Hospitals that rely heavily on locum doctors are “undoubtedly” putting patient safety at risk, according to a study of NHS practice. While temporary staff are a “vital resource” to fill …
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After the NHS was accused of ‘woke pandering’ over the LGBTQ+ banner, do YOU know your Epicene from your Demiflux or your Amicagender from your Genderpuck in MailOnline’s handy interactive guide to the 72 flags?
by Alexanderby AlexanderWe are all familiar with the famous “rainbow” flag which was created by American artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 to honor members of the gay and lesbian community. The original …
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Patients stuck on NHS waiting lists must be forced to improve their own health because thousands of them are unsuitable for surgery, report says
by Alexanderby AlexanderPatients are costing the NHS millions of pounds a year by turning up for operations unfit to go under the knife, a damning report reveals. It says doctors are forced …
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A record 3 million patients have undergone urgent NHS cancer checks, as the number doubles in a decade.
by Alexanderby AlexanderBy Chris Pollard Published: 16:46EDT, April 14, 2024 | Updated: 16:55 EDT, April 14, 2024 The number of patients undergoing urgent cancer tests has exceeded three million in a year …
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Now on the NHS… the virtual reality headset that can help end the misery of agoraphobia
by Alexanderby AlexanderPeople with agoraphobia will be offered virtual reality (VR) therapy on the NHS to help them overcome their fear of leaving the house. The treatment, which involves the use of …
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NHS ‘worst heart care crisis in living memory’ exposed: Number of patients with serious heart problems forced to wait 18 weeks for care quintuples in wake of pandemic
by Alexanderby AlexanderNHS waiting lists for patients battling serious heart problems have quintupled in the wake of the pandemic, grim figures show. More than 163,000 patients in England have suffered treatment delays …
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The ‘Cowboy’ trans care clinic run by a former NHS GP and self-proclaimed ‘champion of LGBT rights’ is based in Singapore… where children can’t get powerful puberty blockers and gay marriage is forbidden
by Alexanderby AlexanderA private clinic that offers puberty blockers to gender-questioning British children is registered in Singapore, where these powerful drugs are not given to children. GenderGP is run by Dr Helen …
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NHS waiting lists fall for fifth month in a row as Rishi Sunak says “our plan is working” but his own Health Secretary says he has failed to deliver on his promise to reduce hospital delays.
by Alexanderby AlexanderNHS waiting lists for routine hospital treatments have been reduced for the fifth month in a row. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed it as proof that hospitals are finally getting …
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A major overhaul of the NHS frees up tens of thousands of beds across hospitals by discharging patients on the same day as their admission.
by Alexanderby AlexanderA massive overhaul of NHS care has saved tens of thousands of patients from spending the night in hospital. Rapid response treatment units, now operating in major emergency departments in …
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Health Secretary Victoria Atkins orders NHS bosses to reveal fate of 9,000 trans children treated at scandal-hit Tavistock center after overzealous doctors blocked wide-ranging review into safety of blockers puberty.
by Alexanderby AlexanderGender clinics will be asked to hand over crucial data tracking the fate of 9,000 trans children treated on the NHS. Six of the seven NHS services blocked investigation into …