High nurse and doctor turnover linked to increased patient deaths in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 22 November 2024

High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated with higher deaths for emergency patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England, new research reveals.

Covid inquiry hears NHS was 'not overwhelmed' during pandemic

By Liz Wells 22 November 2024

The NHS was 'not overwhelmed' by Covid, according to former health secretary Matt Hancock.

More than one million people get RSV jab

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

More than one million people have been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), after the NHS launched a rollout of the jab for the first time in its history this autumn.

What if the NHS isn't actually broken?

By Liz Wells 11 November 2024

Principal consultant Aidan Rave believes the consensus that our health service is ‘broken’ is nothing more than a way to avoid difficult decisions.

Chancellor unveils funding to deliver two million extra NHS appointments

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed, ahead of her Budget on Wednesday (30 October), that the NHS will receive the funding needed to deliver an extra 40,000 elective appointments per week.

Prevention is better than cure

By Lee Peart 28 October 2024

Launching The Kings Fund’s conference Supporting healthier lives – the shift toward prevention in London last week, chief executive Sarah Woolnough, said: ‘It’s a really important, positive, timely...

NHS launches anonymous sexual misconduct reporting for staff

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct at work thanks to a new framework issued to local hospitals.

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Doctors concerned over overseas patient tagging proposals

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Doctors have voiced their concerns over proposals to tag overseas patients using NHS services.

NHS lagging behind other countries on post-Covid waiting times

By Lee Peart 13 August 2024

The NHS in England is lagging behind other countries in terms of post-Covid recovery waiting times for major slower, analysis has found.

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