Panel decision means IVF funding will be cut in CCG.
Full story at HSJ 26 March 2018 The Independent Reconfiguration Panel will not carry out a full review of a … Read more
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Postcode lottery of care for breast cancer patients revealed
Women face “unacceptable differences” in breast cancer care across England, a new report has concluded. The All Party Parliamentary Group … Read more
Life saving aftercare missed out on by half of UK heart attack patients
Full story at The Independent 18 January 2018 Thousands of heart attack survivors are missing out on potentially life-saving support … Read more
Children’s tsar savages NHS over ‘unacceptable’ mental health care
The children’s commissioner has launched a savage attack on the head of the NHS, accusing him of denigrating research that … Read more
IVF cut back in 13 areas of England to save money, new data shows
Thirteen areas of England have restricted or completely halted IVF treatment since the start of the year for women struggling to conceive, … Read more
Health inequality gap ‘is still growing’ in England, new Department of Health data shows
The health gap between rich and poor is growing in England, according to shocking figures compiled by the Department of … Read more
GPs unable to order adult hepatitis B vaccine ‘until further notice’
Practices will be unable to order stocks of adult Hepatitis B vaccine ‘until further notice’ after new guidance to ensure … Read more
Midwives call for ‘urgent’ funding for mental health care for new mothers after postnatal depression death
There is an “urgent need” for more funding for mental health care for expectant and new mothers, leading midwives have … Read more
Doctors forced to plead with NHS for treatments for patients, BMJ finds
Growing rationing of healthcare is forcing more doctors to plead with the NHS to fund treatments patients need, including cataract … Read more
Disabled patients ‘relying on crowdfunding’ for wheelchairs
Disabled patients are increasingly having to rely on crowdfunding to pay for wheelchairs, a leading doctor has warned. Cuts in … Read more