Shropshire NHS transformation plan launch challenged by councils
Too vague and not properly developed – that is the damning verdict given today about the NHS plan by both … Read more
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‘Domino effect’ fears as GP practice closes after third provider walks away
An MP has called on NHS managers to resolve problems with primary care in her constituency after the announcement that … Read more
Citizens must get a say in NHS sustainability and transformation plans
The public has been locked out of the plans so far, but it’s not too late to increase engagement in … Read more
GP urgent home visits to ease A&E crisis
GPs are under pressure to provide emergency home visits to ease the crisis in overstretched A&E departments, NHS documents reveal. … Read more
Relentless GP workload is a threat to our patients’ safety, says RCGP
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard has responded to a new survey out today from the British Medical Association which highlights the relentless … Read more
Seven day GPs and a smaller CIty Hospital among plans for Notts health services
GPs on-call seven days a week, a smaller City Hospital and patients looking after themselves with smartphone apps are among … Read more
STPs risk ‘starving services of resources’
Ministers have been urged to sort out the ‘mess’ of the NHS STPs (sustainability and transformation plans) after BMA analysis … Read more
Sustainability and transformation plans in the NHS – The King’s Fund
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) have been developed by NHS and local government leaders in 44 parts of England. The … Read more
NHS cuts: How will Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park be affected as NHS bids to avoid £600M deficit?
Somerset’s two main hospitals are considering their options as they seek to avoid a £600M deficit by 2021 and it … Read more
MP demands health bosses reveal details of ‘secret’ NHS cuts plan
Shadow Health Minister Barbara Keeley raised concerns after an investigation found NHS England chiefs had told local leaders to keep … Read more