Save the NHS bursary
The government’s plans to scrap NHS bursaries will leave student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with over £52,000 worth … Read more
underfunding
NHS figures are bad, but the true underlying deficit may be even worse
NHS providers have reported colossal deficits. The scale of the cash crunch is unprecedented in the history of the health … Read more
Former NHS chiefs call for increased taxation to prop up the ailing health service
‘Since the financial crash, the NHS has had little or no growth. There isn’t a healthcare system in the developed world that … Read more
NHS in England reveals £2.45bn record deficit
The NHS in England has run up a record deficit of £2.45bn – the biggest overspend in its history – … Read more
NHS deficit damaging services to patients, says UNISON
Commenting on new figures showing a deficit of £2.45bn in NHS finances, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “This … Read more
Seven-day plan is unworkable, says royal college leader
The unresourced plan to expand seven-day services in the NHS has crushed morale in a service already ‘stretched beyond reason’, … Read more
The NHS cannot escape its financial crisis without more money – Richard Vize
Two documents released in the last few days reveal both the severity of the NHS’s financial crisis and why it … Read more
How does this year’s NHS budget compare historically? – John Appleby
Jeremy Hunt has claimed recently that in 2016/17 the NHS will receive the sixth biggest funding increase in its history. … Read more
Deep South: Cornwall’s troubles continue
There are a number of organisations in the South West beset with difficulties, financial and otherwise. But Kernow Clinical Commissioning … Read more
‘Red risks’ identified for 111 provider switch
NHS 111 and GP out of hours services in east Kent are to be run by one organisation – but … Read more