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The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health and Social Care

Scandal-hit nursing regulator accused of covering up critical internal review

Exclusive: The Nursing and Midwifery Council under fire again in wake of series of investigations by The Independent

The Independent UK

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

The Independent UK

Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest

Some 2,703 patients in England have been waiting at least a year and a half to begin NHS hospital treatment.

The Independent UK

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Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

This is the second batch of funding from the £42.6 million pot, with the first £20 million having been released in 2023/4.

The Independent UK

Letby inquiry highlights need for NHS manager accountability – officials

The Government is planning to introduce regulation of NHS managers.

Evening Standard

Emergency doctors sound the alarm over patient care

Signs of increased pressure are already starting to show in NHS performance data.

The Independent UK

Fewer than half take part in NHS midlife MOT – report

Experts said that if more people took up the offer, it would ‘save lives and public money’.

The Independent UK

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Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal as patients face 'postcode lottery'

Patients left with 'distressing symptoms' with some performing procedure themselves

Evening Standard

Virtual wards ‘not a silver bullet’ for NHS as occupancy levels grow

Patients with frailty, acute respiratory infections and heart failure can be treated on virtual wards, also known as hospitals at home.

The Independent UK

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

A policy review has suggested a 10-point plan to improve current standards.

The Independent UK

Health spending in UK ‘lags behind’ European neighbours, SNP says

Research commissioned by party finds per capita spending is around a third less than Germany and Norway

The Independent UK

Health spending in UK lags behind European neighbours – SNP

Research commissioned by the party found per capita spending is around a third less than Germany and Norway.

The Independent UK

One in four GPs has private medical insurance amid worries about state of NHS – poll

Many of those GPs surveyed said that NHS wait lists were ‘too long’ and they were unable to take sick days.

The Independent UK

Reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients in the UK revealed

Factors include a shortage of care home beds and disagreements between a patient, family and staff

The Independent UK

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Data reveals reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients

Factors include a shortage of care home beds and disagreements between a patient, family and staff.

The Independent UK

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

Experts have called for action to reduce avoidable illnesses.

The Independent UK

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.

The Independent UK

Midwife shortage and rising obesity levels straining maternity care – report

The NHS in England was short of the equivalent of 2,500 full-time midwives, the study suggested.

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The Independent UK

Top medic describes ‘loss of trust’ between Government and doctors

It comes as doctors prepare to stage strikes later this month.

Evening Standard

How much do senior doctors earn? Consultants take strike action

Doctors and consultants will be striking together in Septemeber and October

The Independent UK

Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff – report

Staff shortages meant people were waiting longer than necessary to start chemotherapy or radiotherapy, a poll of cancer centre directors suggested.

The Independent UK

Breaches of single-sex hospital ward rules more than treble since pandemic

NHS England data shows the rule was broken almost 4,500 times in March.

The Independent UK

Nurses start voting on whether to renew mandate for industrial action

Almost 300,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing in England are being balloted.

The Independent UK

More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

The figures for England were obtained through Freedom of Information requests submitted by the Liberal Democrats.

The Independent UK

Experts call for tobacco levy to help nation become smoke-free

The Government’s current plans are ‘nowhere near enough’, a letter signed by health charities and medical Royal Colleges says.

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