NHS

Bumper year for HRT prescriptions on the NHS in England

The prescription prepayment certificate was introduced in England in April 2023. It covers 12 months' worth of menopause prescription items…

2 years ago

NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

They say the government must fix some fundamentals issues in NHS obesity services - chronic underfunding, workforce challenges and unequal…

2 years ago

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The latest announcement coincides with the publication of the final report into the CQC review, led by Dr Penny Dash.The…

2 years ago

NHS trust put in place do-not-resuscitate rule, Covid inquiry told

Prof Wyllie told the inquiry he had not seen a document from the NHS trust concerned but had heard about…

2 years ago

Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

At the end of August, the waiting list for hospital treatment stood at 7.64 million – down from the peak…

2 years ago

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions. Source link

2 years ago

Who can get an NHS Covid jab this autumn?

A number of High Street chemists and private clinics sell and administer the Pfizer Covid vaccine directly to the public.…

2 years ago

‘Broken NHS’ message causing growing unease, health sources tell BBC

Similar views are being expressed privately at NHS England. Sources there said officials had made the government aware of its…

2 years ago

Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service

Labour is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history. Do these schemes provide the answer? Source link

2 years ago

NHS waiting lists: Eyesight fear over growing hospital delays

Pam, 76, from Neyland in Pembrokeshire, requires appointments every four weeks, but on occasions she has had to wait 12…

2 years ago