NHS loses 9% of public health nurses in a year, triggering fresh workforce warnings
The number of health visitors working in the NHS in England has fallen by almost 9% in the space of … Read more
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Newham campaigners oppose radical healthcare proposal
Speaking at a public meeting in St. John’s Church, Stratford, on Wednesday, “Newham Save Our NHS” campaigner and retired GP … Read more
Major NHS shake-up facing £100m plus shortfall
A major shake-up of health services across East Sussex is planned -but NHS organisations face more than a £100m funding … Read more
Apps, texts and software are all part of the NHS ‘digital revolution’
An app which allows patients to manage their own health problems may reduce admissions to A&E and take the work … Read more
Nurses to help take on a quarter of GP appointments in South West England
Nurses and other health professionals in South West England will conduct more than a quarter of GP appointments under plans … Read more
What will health and social care be like in 2021?
With no changes, the deficit in health funding in the North East could be £641million – or £904million including social … Read more
Maternity units across England facing the axe under plans to transform NHS care
Eleven maternity and neonatal units across England are reportedly facing either being axed or merged under plans to transform obstetrics … Read more
Read all about it: media coverage of NHS rationing
As part of the work for our forthcoming report on NHS financial pressures, we examined how the media have reported … Read more
Theresa May refuses FOUR TIMES to oppose the closure of hospital maternity ward during Copeland by-election visit
Theresa May refused FOUR TIMES to oppose the closure of maternity services at a Copeland hospital, during a visit ahead … Read more
Walsall Manor Hospital-based arthritis unit set for the axe
The borough’s Rheumatology service, which is run by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, may close due to its size – with … Read more