Doctors lead drive to bring down waiting times and improve outcomes

Doctors lead drive to bring down waiting times and improve outcomes

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

Three top doctors at Barts Health NHS Trust are leading a drive to bring down waiting times and improve outcomes.

CQC
Trust told to make 'rapid improvements' to waiting times

Trust told to make 'rapid improvements' to waiting times

By Lee Peart 02 December 2024

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been told to make ‘rapid improvements’ to its waiting times following a CQC inspection.

Man dies waiting nine-and-a-half hours for ambulance

By Lee Peart 30 October 2024

A man has died while waiting nine-and-a-half hours for an ambulance, an inquest has heard.

Hand surgery waiting times reduced thanks to GP and hospital partnership

By Liz Wells 24 October 2024

A community hand surgery service led by East Kent Hospitals consultants in partnership with local GPs has cut waiting times from one year to less than eight weeks.

Lib Dems call for £1.5bn ring-fenced winter crisis fund for NHS

By Lee Peart 22 October 2024

The Liberal Democrats have called for a £1.5bn, four-year winter crises fund for the NHS after revealing a 20% rise in 12-hour A&E waits this year.

New £12m Elective Care Hub to reduce waiting times

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

A new £12m unit will help reduce surgery waiting times at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, West Yorkshire.

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.

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.

One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.

Number of people missing cancer treatment deadline could rise tenfold

By Lee Peart 20 September 2024

The number of people waiting over 62 days for cancer treatment could rise tenfold over the next five years, a charity has warned.

NHS prepares for winter challenges

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

Guidance has been sent to ICB and NHS trust leaders on how the NHS plans to tackle the busy winter period.

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead for Co-production and Inclusion, Adult Social Care (CDC)

Grade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

Band J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead for Co-production and Inclusion, Adult Social Care (CDC)

Grade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

Band J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council