NHS trusts fear this winter could be ‘more difficult than the last’
Full story in The Guardian, 22 October 2018 There are “clear warning signs” that the coming winter could be even … Read more
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People in mental health crisis neglected by NHS, MPs warn
Full story in The Guardian, 16 October 2018 Growing numbers of people who experience a mental health crisis are having … Read more
NHS hospitals warn of lack of preparation for winter as figures reveal next year will be ‘tougher than ever’
Full story in The Independent, 11 October 2018 The NHS is set to face an “even tougher winter” than the … Read more
UK must double mental health spending as global bill expected to top £12 trillion by 2030, landmark report warns
The UK must double its mental health spending to account for 10 per cent of the total health budget, according to … Read more
Child mental health services ‘not fit for purpose’, says top psychiatrist
Full story in Pulse, 24 September 2018 Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) services across England are so overstretched … Read more
Care job vacancies in England rise to 110,000
Full story on BBC, 24 July 2018 About 110,000 jobs in adult care in England are left vacant, a rise … Read more
Massive survey of doctors finds the majority fear for patient safety
Full story on ITV News, 20 September 2018 Staffing levels in the NHS are “inadequate” for patients to be receiving … Read more
Mental health patients sent 300 miles from home due to lack of beds
Full story in The Guardian, 17 September 2018 Patients with serious mental health problems are being sent more than 300 … Read more
NHS cancels 14% of operations at last minute, research finds
Full story in The Guardian, 7 September 2018. One in seven NHS hospital operations are being cancelled just before they … Read more
NHS bosses urge hospitals to send patients to private firms
Full story in The Guardian, 31 August 2018 NHS bosses have urged hospitals to send patients to be treated by … Read more