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Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Cardiff's priorities as they plan for Championship

Cardiff City secured promotion to the Championship and must now focus on retaining key players and planning for the next season.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Health visitors in England face unmanageable caseloads, with some responsible for over 1,000 families, necessitating limits on workloads.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Do Londoners feel their council tax is good value?

Many Londoners feel council tax is too high with unclear benefits, despite some acknowledging efforts in local services.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Cancer
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I should have been bonding with my new baby instead I was fighting for my life'

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#compensation
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Government sets aside extra 1bn for victims of UK's infected blood scandal

Compensation payments for the infected blood scandal will rise, with an additional £35,000 for former pupils involved in unethical experiments.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Government sets aside extra 1bn for victims of UK's infected blood scandal

Compensation payments for the infected blood scandal will rise, with an additional £35,000 for former pupils involved in unethical experiments.
#maternity-services
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
17 minutes ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
17 minutes ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

Councils in England need 1,400 more educational psychologists to meet rising demand for special needs support, costing an estimated £140 million.
#san-francisco
Healthcare
fromMission Local
9 hours ago

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Public health
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
Healthcare
from48 hills
4 days ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Hundreds protested against layoffs and budget cuts at San Francisco General Hospital, emphasizing the need for public services over corporate interests.
#healthcare
fromFortune
4 days ago
Healthcare

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
5 days ago

New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs - MedCity News

The Every Dollar Counts Act aims to apply out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs toward patients' deductibles, regardless of purchase method.
Healthcare
fromFortune
4 days ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
#nhs
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England

The NHS is failing to meet key targets for reducing waiting times in A&E, cancer care, and planned hospital treatments.
UK politics
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

UK weighs break clause in Palantir NHS deal

The UK government may end Palantir's NHS contract due to concerns over patient safety and lack of deliverables.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

Improving the NHS is the central focus of Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of the Holyrood election.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England

The NHS is failing to meet key targets for reducing waiting times in A&E, cancer care, and planned hospital treatments.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

The UK's radical Preston model' faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

Labour councils face uncertain futures as local elections approach amid low national support and fears of a significant loss in power.
Public health
fromAxios
5 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Don't debate digital ID, trial it - the Isle of Wight could settle the argument | Computer Weekly

Digital identity can modernize public services, but requires real-world testing to avoid past failures and ensure effectiveness.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Department silent on pay gap between outgoing Department of Health chief Robert Watt and successor

Derek Tierney, who was assistant secretary general at the Department of Health overseeing areas such as health building construction, has been appointed to take over its running for seven years after the end of Mr Watt's term.
Healthcare
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How Reform is exposing the reality of Scotland's views on immigration and identity

Reform UK is gaining support in Scotland, filling the gap left by the Scottish Conservatives, especially in traditional Tory/SNP battlegrounds.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How Reform is exposing the reality of Scotland's views on immigration and identity

Reform UK is gaining support in Scotland, filling the gap left by the Scottish Conservatives, especially in traditional Tory/SNP battlegrounds.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reform or Plaid? Whichever way Welsh voters go, the country will be utterly transformed | Will Hayward

Wales faces significant political change with potential leadership by Plaid Cymru or Reform, marking a historic shift from Welsh Labour's dominance.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
#welsh-liberal-democrats
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to protect the NHS and invest in social care, childcare, and environmental initiatives in their upcoming manifesto.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to protect the NHS and invest in social care, childcare, and environmental initiatives in their upcoming manifesto.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Albany should reject 340B expansion legislation and focus on patients | amNewYork

CancerCare advocates for transparency in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to prioritize patient benefits and reject harmful budget proposals.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
Healthcare
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Owner of closed Jersey City hospital floats a return, but NJ officials are skeptical

Hudson Regional Health is attempting to reopen a recently closed Jersey City hospital, but state officials are blocking the request.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

'A Significant Assault on Our Health': Healthcare Policy Leaders Condemn Trump's Budget Proposal - MedCity News

Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to healthcare, exacerbating previous reductions and drawing criticism from healthcare advocates.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

NHS orders hundreds of patients to be removed from crisis-hit hospital

NHS England orders removal of 287 patients from St Andrew's Healthcare's Northampton mental health hospital following investigations into abuse, neglect, and patient deaths.
#plaid-cymru
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid Cymru aims to cut NHS waiting times, support childcare costs, and strengthen the Welsh economy with a bold vision for the future.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No more bending to Westminster's will' if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows

Plaid Cymru aims to lead Wales independently, prioritizing local governance and addressing key issues like NHS waiting lists and child poverty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg | Editorial

Plaid Cymru aims to promote the Welsh language and culture, reflecting a significant shift in societal attitudes towards bilingualism since devolution.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid Cymru aims to cut NHS waiting times, support childcare costs, and strengthen the Welsh economy with a bold vision for the future.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No more bending to Westminster's will' if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows

Plaid Cymru aims to lead Wales independently, prioritizing local governance and addressing key issues like NHS waiting lists and child poverty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg | Editorial

Plaid Cymru aims to promote the Welsh language and culture, reflecting a significant shift in societal attitudes towards bilingualism since devolution.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Most GPs have never refused to sign mental health-related sick notes, though the rising volume of fit notes and lack of specified reasons raises concerns about the system's effectiveness and GP workload.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens promise rent controls and 1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto

Wales Green Party proposes rent controls and transport reforms in its manifesto for the Senedd election.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is a life and death story for the UK so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

A child born this morning in Britain can expect to be in good health only until they are 61. The last 20 years of their life will be blighted by illness: dodgy hearts, painful joints, an inability to get about. Our healthy life expectancy has been dropping for years; it is now the lowest since 2011, when records began.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tories launch Welsh election campaign promising lower taxes

Welsh Conservatives promise lower taxes and job creation in their Senedd election campaign.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Councillor caught on camera driving during planning meeting

Cllr Dean Lewis attended a council meeting via video call while driving, leading to a referral to the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop

Welsh hospital waiting lists fell for eight consecutive months with 713,048 patient pathways in January, though patients waiting beyond target times reached record highs and cancer care performance declined.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Wales used Copilot to justify axing publicly funded body

I was alarmed and made a point to the board that the review refers to Microsoft Copilot as being used to evaluate the returns. I don't think you can rely on artificial intelligence to do that. It's just wrong.
UK politics
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

A bleak midwinter as care continues in the corridors

East London hospitals face record emergency demand, producing repeated 'corridor care' with patients on trolleys, stressed staff, and a £35m bid for new facilities.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public to help shape plans for 'crumbling' hospital

St Mary's outpatient building will close after RAAC discovery and the Trust is seeking public feedback to shape a redevelopment masterplan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

Thirty-six per cent of UK doctors and 24% of nurses and midwives were trained elsewhere in the world. The number of visas granted to healthcare professionals has fallen sharply in recent years. But overseas staff would be needed for the foreseeable future, the APPG said.
Healthcare
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

RCEM urges government to prioritise long term solutions over 'quick wins - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It concludes that there will be one additional death for every 69 patients who experience more than a four-hour wait in ED after the decision to admit has been made. This is consistent with previous studies. It's appalling in and of itself. Crucially, the study also demonstrated that for every four hours a person waited for a bed, their length of stay, once they got into that bed, increased by 8.6 hours.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Local leaders to be given powers to choose how some income tax is spent, Reeves says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to grant local leaders control over portions of national tax revenue to stimulate economic growth in regions outside London.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Louise Casey: England's social care system faces moment of reckoning'

England's adult social care system is confusing, inadequate, and requires fundamental overhaul to fairly meet the needs of an aging population and those with chronic conditions.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dentists return 900m for not seeing NHS patients

English dentists returned over 900 million pounds to the government in two years for unfulfilled NHS care commitments, prioritizing private work instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour promises same-day mental health services if it wins Senedd election

Welsh Labour promises easy-access mental health services with same-day care across all seven health boards if elected to the Senedd.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

Nearly 60% of Welsh voters lack awareness of the new closed list voting system for May's Senedd elections, with widespread confusion about devolved versus Westminster powers persisting 26 years after devolution began.
#assisted-dying-legislation
#welsh-budget
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

It's tough for Tories but we can fix Wales, Kemi Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch promises Conservative plans to fix Wales by boosting industry with cheaper energy, deregulation, more building, and attacking Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru, and Reform.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar

Government meeting notes indicate political pressure was applied to open Queen Elizabeth University Hospital despite safety and operational concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

UK admits cannot quantify how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration reforms extending settled-status eligibility; social care and private healthcare staff face impact.
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