Number of NHS patients waiting more than 12 hours on hospital trolleys rises 6,000%, figures show
The proportion of patients waiting for more than 12 hours on trolleys has increased by more than 6,000 per cent, … Read more
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In short supply: pay policy and nurse numbers Workforce profile and trends in the English NHS
In April 2017, the House of Lords Select Committee on the long-term sustainability of the NHS concluded that the biggest … Read more
Theresa May ditches manifesto plan with ‘dementia tax’ U-turn
Theresa May has announced a U-turn on her party’s social care policy by promising an “absolute limit” on the amount … Read more
Government accused of ‘cover up’ over ‘delay’ in publishing NHS trust deficit figures
‘It’s a cover up to deny public true picture of the NHS,’ said Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth. ‘We demand full transparency … Read more
May’s extra £8bn pledge for NHS is far less than it needs, experts say
Theresa May’s pledge of £8bn more for the NHS is far less than the service needs and could damage the … Read more
One in four social care staff leaving the profession every year
A new briefing from the Health Foundation has highlighted that the future workforce for the NHS and social care sector … Read more
What are STPs and why do they matter?
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) are place-based plans for improving health and care services in 44 areas of England. They … Read more
Does the NHS need more money?
In recent years, NHS spending has been protected while other budgets, such as those for local government services and policing, … Read more
New merger trust sets out five year savings plan
Essex’s new mental health provider trust must deliver £43m of savings over the next five years to hit its business … Read more
More CCGs risk deficit after care home price hike
Commissioning leaders fear more clinical commissioning groups could be plunged into deficit due to the increase in NHS funded nursing … Read more