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NHS under ‘severe pressure’ with 87% of hospital beds already full heading into winter

By Ella Pickover7th December 2017News England

The NHS is under “severe pressure” as it faces potentially the worst flu season in two decades, health service experts have warned. NHS Providers said the health service in England

Hunt pledges 300 extra radiographers to tackle ‘crisis’ in diagnostic workforce

By Ella Pickover5th December 2017News England

There are to be 300 more radiographers employed by the NHS in England, ministers have announced as experts have warned of a “crisis” in the diagnostic workforce. Health Secretary Jeremy

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the first part of a £48 million hospital redevelopment aimed at improving mental health care. Ms Sturgeon and Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

NHS whistleblowers who are not satisfied with internal investigations will soon have support from an independent whistleblowing officer. The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO), said to be a UK first,

Surgeons urge ministers to save Royal Brompton Hospital unit from closure

By The Press Association27th November 2017News England

Two distinguished surgeons have written to ministers urging them not to close congenital heart disease services at a leading London hospital. The Royal Brompton Hospital said the proposed closure of

Budget: ‘Under pressure’ NHS handed additional £350 million to cope with coming winter

By Ella Pickover22nd November 2017News England

The “under pressure” NHS in England has been given an additional £350 million to cope with pressures over the coming winter. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced plans to plough money into

Study warns of 100 excess deaths a day if NHS funding is not increased

By Ella Pickover and Tess de la Mare16th November 2017News England

The squeeze on public spending and the drop in nurse numbers since 2010 has contributed to 120,000 unnecessary deaths in England, according to new research. There could be as many

Think tank warn patients face worst-ever A&E waiting times this winter

By Ella Pickover15th November 2017News England

Hospitals could see the worst ever performance for A&E waiting times this winter, a think tank has warned. The NHS aims to admit or discharge 95% of patients within four

Moves to tackle ‘weekend effect’ on NHS death rates based on ‘misunderstanding’

By Ella Pickover9th November 2017News England

Measures to prevent the so-called “weekend effect” have not made any difference in curbing excess deaths on Saturdays and Sundays, experts have claimed. Four priority standards for emergency care in

National maternity audit reveals ‘variation’ in care and outcomes across Britain

By Sally Wardle9th November 2017News England

Maternity units have been urged to investigate after figures revealed differences in care for mothers and babies across Britain. Findings of the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA), the largest

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NHS under ‘severe pressure’ with 87% of hospital beds already full heading into winter

Hunt pledges 300 extra radiographers to tackle ‘crisis’ in diagnostic workforce

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

Surgeons urge ministers to save Royal Brompton Hospital unit from closure

Budget: ‘Under pressure’ NHS handed additional £350 million to cope with coming winter

Think tank warn patients face worst-ever A&E waiting times this winter

Moves to tackle ‘weekend effect’ on NHS death rates based on ‘misunderstanding’

National maternity audit reveals ‘variation’ in care and outcomes across Britain

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Tag: Hospitals

NHS under ‘severe pressure’ with 87% of hospital beds already full heading into winter

Hunt pledges 300 extra radiographers to tackle ‘crisis’ in diagnostic workforce

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

Surgeons urge ministers to save Royal Brompton Hospital unit from closure

Budget: ‘Under pressure’ NHS handed additional £350 million to cope with coming winter

Study warns of 100 excess deaths a day if NHS funding is not increased

Think tank warn patients face worst-ever A&E waiting times this winter

Moves to tackle ‘weekend effect’ on NHS death rates based on ‘misunderstanding’

National maternity audit reveals ‘variation’ in care and outcomes across Britain