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Black and Asian people in England waiting longer for cancer diagnosis – analysis

By Benjamin Cooper, Reporter29th August 2022News England

New analysis of NHS data shows black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis than white people. Medical professionals and cancer charities advise early

‘You’ve done is nothing’ – Health Secretary confronted by angry woman about ambulance delays

By Laura Parnaby, Reporter26th August 2022News England

An angry member of the public has confronted Health Secretary Steve Barclay in the street, demanding to know why the Government has done “nothing” about lengthy waits for ambulances. The

Senior doctor apologises after baby tried to breathe following decision he was dead

By Brian Farmer, Reporter25th August 2022News England

A senior doctor has told a High Court judge she does not know whether there are other cases similar to one in which a seriously ill baby started trying to

Ambulance service rated ‘inadequate’ as report suggests long delay contributed to death of patient

By Ella Pickover, Reporter25th August 2022News England

An ambulance trust has been rated as “inadequate” by inspectors as a report suggested that a long delay had contributed to the death of an elderly patient. A damning report

NI health minister warns of £400m overspend needed to deliver effective services

By David Young, Reporter25th August 2022News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s health minister has warned Stormont colleagues he will need to overspend by £400 million to continue delivering effective services. Robin Swann outlined the implications of the ongoing absence

Covid-19 testing for NHS and care home staff without symptoms to be ‘paused’

By Ella Pickover, Reporter24th August 202224th August 2022News England

Covid-19 testing among NHS and care home staff with no symptoms in England is to be “paused” at the end of August, officials have announced. The Department of Health and

NHS leaders make ‘unprecedented’ appeal to ministers warning UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis’

By Rebecca Speare-Cole, Reporter19th August 2022News England

NHS bosses have made an “unprecedented” appeal to the Government to take action on rising energy prices as the UK faces a “public health emergency”. The NHS Confederation sent a

Health watchdog pledges to continue raising concerns about staff shortages

By The Press Association18th August 2022News Scotland

A health watchdog has vowed to continue raising concerns about staff shortages, as it found units relying on agency staff to fill the void. The Mental Welfare Commission released the

Former social worker and fraudster who secured top roles with fake CV must repay almost £100,000

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter18th August 2022News England

A convicted fraudster whose “staggering lies” about his qualifications helped him secure senior NHS roles must pay back nearly £100,000, the Supreme Court has ruled, following a years-long legal battle

Retired nurse tells Court of Protection her vulnerable daughter ‘will never be safe’ in hospital

By Brian Farmer, Reporter18th August 2022News Wales

Doctors at a health authority criticised by a judge who said the needs of a man with mental health issues had been “neglected” have come under fire from the mother

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Black and Asian people in England waiting longer for cancer diagnosis – analysis

‘You’ve done is nothing’ – Health Secretary confronted by angry woman about ambulance delays

Senior doctor apologises after baby tried to breathe following decision he was dead

Ambulance service rated ‘inadequate’ as report suggests long delay contributed to death of patient

NHS leaders make ‘unprecedented’ appeal to ministers warning UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis’

Health watchdog pledges to continue raising concerns about staff shortages

Former social worker and fraudster who secured top roles with fake CV must repay almost £100,000

Retired nurse tells Court of Protection her vulnerable daughter ‘will never be safe’ in hospital

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Hospitals

Black and Asian people in England waiting longer for cancer diagnosis – analysis

‘You’ve done is nothing’ – Health Secretary confronted by angry woman about ambulance delays

Senior doctor apologises after baby tried to breathe following decision he was dead

Ambulance service rated ‘inadequate’ as report suggests long delay contributed to death of patient

NI health minister warns of £400m overspend needed to deliver effective services

Covid-19 testing for NHS and care home staff without symptoms to be ‘paused’

NHS leaders make ‘unprecedented’ appeal to ministers warning UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis’

Health watchdog pledges to continue raising concerns about staff shortages

Former social worker and fraudster who secured top roles with fake CV must repay almost £100,000

Retired nurse tells Court of Protection her vulnerable daughter ‘will never be safe’ in hospital