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WORKFORCE

Hope in the dark

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Offering hope in challenging times was the theme of the HPMA Conference & Awards at the Europa Hotel in Belfast this month, where HPMA celebrated its 50th anniversary.

PREVENTION

Prostate cancer home testing kit could save NHS £500m a year

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

A new spit test for prostate cancer could save the NHS £500m a year.

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

Stronger together

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Recently appointed joint chief executive Maria Kane shares her mission of forming a hospital group between North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

COVID INQUIRY

Trust adopted blanket do-not-resuscitate policy during Covid

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A blanket do-not-resuscitate policy (DNACPR) was adopted by at least one NHS trust during the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.

A&E

Trust stands down critical incident after 'significant pressures'

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A critical incident has been stood down by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust after it reported ‘significant pressures’ at its emergency and clinical decisions units.

WAITING TIMES

NHS waiting lists rise again amidst record demand in August

By Lee Peart 10 October 2024

NHS waiting lists rose again to 7.64m in August up by 18,614, the latest data has revealed.

RACHEL REEVES

IFS highlights 'unresolved' social care issues

By Lee Peart 10 October 2024

A major new Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report has highlighted the ‘unresolved’ issues in social care funding and reform.

NEW HOSPITALS PROGRAMME

Council leaders call for Government approval of hospital plans

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

Council leaders have called for Government approval of plans for a new hospital ahead of the Autumn Budget.

A&E

Trust denies claims it is closing A&E 'through stealth'

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

A hospital trust has denied claims by campaigners it is closing an A&E department ‘through stealth’.

HOSPICE

Hospice warns of 'growing financial strain' after ICB funding cut

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

St Nicholas Hospice Care in Suffolk has a warned of ‘growing financial strain’ after its funding was cut.

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