Workforce shortages and budget crisis push the NHS to the limit
Survey of 19 Integrated Care Boards (part 2 of 2), Key points: (West Midlands, South East and South West of the … Read more
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New figures highlight death tolls from NHS delays
The terrible consequences of the lack of front line NHS capacity, in both elective emergency services, is taking a heavy … Read more
A chilling warning from Britain’s most senior A&E doctor: Tory winter plan could kill thousands
The Independent reports that the government plans to prepare the NHS for winter have been criticised by the UK’s most senior A&E doctor, … Read more
1 in 5 NHS patients believe delays to treatment made their cancer worse
A recent report by MacMillan Cancer Support found a collapse in waiting time standards since 2014 has resulted in 180,000 … Read more
Eating disorder service in ‘very distressing’ state after 19 deaths
Ombudsman Rob Behrens, the author of a Parliamentary report into ‘failing’ eating disorder services in 2017, says the number of … Read more
The patients with treatable eating disorders who are dying before the NHS can help them
The Independent reports that it has seen leaked data that shows a record number of eating disorder patients are not … Read more
Alarm raised at decline in women’s maternity experiences in England
The Care Quality Commission has sounded the alarm over a “concerning decline” in women’s experiences with maternity services. Fewer women … Read more
Senior UK health official warns of ‘unsafe and undignified’ care due to A&E delays
Ian Higginson, a vice-president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, has warned about attempts to “discredit” figures estimating that … Read more
Government policy is a greater threat to patient safety than striking nurses
While ministers play up the risks to health posed by nurses and ambulance workers striking over staffing levels and pay, … Read more
National State of Patient Safety 2022 – report by Institute of Global Health Innovation
Keeping patients safe during their care and treatment should be at the heart of any health system, including the NHS. … Read more