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
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Physiotherapy provision is overstretched
A new Muscular Dystrophy UK report has revealed that thousands of people with muscular dystrophy are going without access to … Read more
Vulnerable adults at risk as councils face £1bn social care shortfall
Outlook for care provision in England is bleak with cuts eating into resources despite rising need for support, says report. … 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
‘Desperate situation’ faced by public health
In 2014, the Five Year Forward View said ‘… the future health of millions of children, the sustainability of the … 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