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UK health trusts revealed to have fewer beds per 1,000 people than in Mexico, analysis suggests Some areas were left with less than one bed per 1,000 people in 2022 By Victoria Allen Updated: 23:28 BST, 30 August 2023 A postcode lottery for hospital beds means some areas have been left with fewer per 1,000 people … Read more
England Women’s Euro winner Ellen White announces the birth of her first daughter… almost exactly nine months on from Lionesses’ Wembley triumph! Retired England forward Ellen White has announced the birth of her first child She posted a picture of her baby girl and said she was ‘utterly besotted’ with her White is the Lionesses’ … Read more
The places and things that make Britons most proud to be British have been revealed in a new survey – and it’s the classic treat of fish and chips that takes the top spot. It garnered 61 per cent of the vote, with the NHS in second place (56 per cent), and Big Ben and … Read more
Batten down the hatches: Wave of strikes may be worse than misery of the winter of discontent, senior Tory warns Steve Brine chairman of the Commons health committee said these strikes are potentially ‘more concerning’ New anti-strike laws have made it harder to legally call strikes NHS Christmas walkout on December 20 could bring the country to … Read more
Up to a third of 111 calls are ditched by fed-up patients leading to fears A&E departments will be swamped by people who couldn’t get through on the phone More than a third of calls to 111 are being abandoned in parts of England Over a quarter of a million callers hung up before getting … Read more
GP surgeries are still offering too many remote consultations and need to strike a better balance for patients, NHS boss says ‘We’re trying to find our way back to the right balance,’ said NHS Digital chief Around 80 per cent of GP appointments were face to face before the pandemic This fell to just 47 … Read more
Should you be FINED for missing a GP appointment? Katie Piper insists patients should pay a deposit in Loose Women debate – but viewers say ‘you can never get through on the phone to cancel’ Katie Piper, 38, said that paying for treatments changed her perspective Said she has had mixture of good NHS treatment … Read more
Nurses are relying on food banks, unable to pay rent and leaving the workforce in droves, Royal College of Nursing president tells MPs Nurses are ‘unable to pay rent’ and are relying on food banks, MPs have heard The Royal College of Nursing said the nursing workforce is in a ‘critical situation’ Warning comes as … Read more
Critical incident declared after IT failure hits FOUR hospitals in Greater Manchester with patients warned to avoid Accident and Emergency departments IT failures at four hospitals in Greater Manchester have led to a critical incident Patient warned to avoid the A&E departments at all four units until IT is restored Royal Oldham, Fairfield General, North … Read more
Why did the duckling cross the road? He was following the other 23! Amazing image shows parade of young birds led by proud mother A female mallard led a huge troop of 24 ducklings across a road in the Norfolk Animal and bird experts said it was likely two large broods that had merged Passers-by … Read more