Cuts in services
Doctors accuse Theresa May of being ‘in denial’ over NHS hospital crisis
Healthcare unions have disputed the pertinence of Theresa May’s claim that NHS funding is at record levels, saying she is … Read more
NHS faces ‘humanitarian crisis’ as demand rises, British Red Cross warns
The NHS is facing a “humanitarian crisis” as hospitals and ambulance services struggle to keep up with rising demand, the … Read more
Three patients die at Worcestershire hospital amid NHS winter crisis
Extreme pressures facing NHS accident and emergency departments have been thrown into stark relief by the revelation that two patients … Read more
Public meeting to hear more about health service proposals for Winchester area
A PUBLIC meeting on the future of the NHS is being arranged by MP Steve Brine. The meeting, at a … Read more
NHS spends millions on private companies that block GP referrals, investigation finds
The NHS is spending millions on private companies that stop GPs referring patients to hospitals, an investigation has revealed. Controversial “referral management … Read more
Publish figures on community bed use: MPs’ challenge over cuts
An MP has challenged NHS bosses over controversial hospital bed cuts – saying she wants answers on how many people … Read more
Worcestershire nurse warns of ‘A&E chaos’ as units shut
The closure of several minor injury units (MIU) in Worcestershire has increased “chaos” at Accident and Emergency departments, a nurse … Read more
Petition started over fate of Shropshire’s rural maternity units
A petition has been started to urge the Government to intervene in the fate of Shropshire’s rural maternity units.The petition … Read more
Shropshire NHS chief in warning over more delays
Shropshire’s hospitals chief has waded into the row over the stalled Future Fit review to warn of the dangers of … Read more
Patients are in danger from their local GPs being overworked, surgeries in London’s deprived East End are warning
Cutbacks planned in the NHS is shifting much of the public healthcare away from hospitals and onto local surgeries at … Read more
Bosses defend plans to NHS changes in Hinckley
Plans to cut in-patient beds at Hinckley’s community hospital on Ashby Road have been defended by health chiefs. The move, … Read more
Crucial information on huge five year plan for future of Gloucestershire’s NHS is being withheld, campaigners claim
Crucial information about plans for the future of Gloucestershire’s health service is being withheld from the public and councillors, NHS … Read more
More services under threat at the Horton
The plan to radically change the way local NHS services are delivered has confirmed that acute services at Banbury’s Horton … Read more
Gloucestershire STP ‘riven with holes’, warn campaigners
Gloucestershire NHS campaigners have claimed that crucial financial information about the county’s STP is being kept secret from the public … Read more
Poorly children diverted as Worcestershire ward shuts
Poorly children had to be diverted to hospitals dozens of miles away after a children’s ward became full. The situation … Read more