Rationing
GPs face complete halt on all non-urgent referrals under CCG plans to cut costs
A north-west CCG is proposing to completely suspend all non-urgent GP referrals to local hospitals for up to fourth months … Read more
Unrealistic NHS savings targets to result in rationing, report warns
NHS England ‘will struggle’ to save £22bn by 2020 and is likely to be left with at least a £6n … Read more
PrEP rationing is symptomatic of NHS bid to cut costs, at all costs
NHS England’s setback in the high court over its attempt to get one set of cash-strapped public bodies (local councils) … Read more
NHS reform: Why sustainability transformation plans could be dangerous
Across England, 44 ‘footprint’ areas are drawing up sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) for the NHS in their region. But … Read more
Can the NHS really not afford second transplants for cancer patients like me? – Hannah Partos
If I had not been given a stem cell transplant, I would be dead by now. At 22, I was … Read more
NHS ‘abandoning’ thousands by rationing hepatitis C drugs
NHS England has been accused by a charity of “abandoning” thousands of people to a potential death sentence by rationing … Read more
NHS finances outside the EU: Health Foundation analysis of the impact on NHS finances of the UK leaving the European Union
This briefing explores what the UK leaving the EU might mean for funding of the NHS in England. It then … Read more
NHS finance chiefs warn of poorer care and longer waiting times
NHS finance managers warn today that patients are set to experience poorer care, longer waiting times for treatment and greater … Read more
Children’s services hardest hit by public health cuts
Services aimed at children and young people are bearing the brunt of cuts to public health spending by local authorities, … Read more
Budget cuts leave occupational therapy posts unfilled as referrals rise
Occupational therapists (OTs) make up 2% of the adult social services workforce but are responsible for around 40% of referrals, … Read more
Government cuts are brewing a sexual health crisis
Sex has got a lot to answer for. The UK is facing a rising demand for sexual health and contraceptive … Read more
Regulator accused of ‘dismantling’ NICE safe staffing work
The new regulator NHS Improvement has been accused of “undermining and dismantling” official safe staffing guidance, after it was revealed … Read more
Sustainability and Transformation Plans: another NHS reorganisation?
Earlier this year, new structures were announced to oversee health care in 44 areas of England. On 19 May, the … Read more
GPs told to ignore NICE statin prescribing guidance in cost-cutting drive
GPs have been told to ignore current NICE lipid modification guidelines on statin prescribing in low-risk people, under a cost-saving … Read more
NHS crisis: After junior doctors, now GPs vote for ballot on taking strike action
GPs have voted overwhelmingly to be balloted on their willingness to take strike action, as family doctors warned that the … Read more