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A new service is providing support for hospital patients facing alcohol-related challenges. At Musgrove Park Hospital, a team of nurse specialists assists patients dealing with alcohol dependency and those with…
Consultants on strike in Oxford have cautioned that senior medical staff are experiencing burnout and departing from the NHS. In a dispute over pay, thousands of consultants across England commenced…
A dermatologist who handles hundreds of skin cancer cases annually emphasizes that there is no such thing as a healthy tan. During their lifetime, approximately one in four men and…
Wales’ older people’s commissioner emphasizes the need to provide equal pay for carers, aligning with those in comparable roles within the NHS, to promote the sustainability of social care. Helena…
Becky Joyce visits her dentist every Wednesday, but as the founder of a Leeds homeless charity, she is not concerned about her own dental issues. Over the past year, Becky…
NHS Highland has received support to address the needs of bowel cancer patients and prevent delays in their care. The health board faced challenges in recruiting a permanent colorectal consultant…
In April, the number of individuals on NHS waiting lists experienced its second consecutive monthly increase, rising by 6,000. Simultaneously, the number of individuals waiting for over a year has…
Inspectors have discovered a decline in medical care at three Essex hospitals, namely Basildon, Southend, and Broomfield, following a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) prompted by safety concerns.…
Leeds hospital upgrades are being planned to address the operations backlog in the National Health Service (NHS). The expansion plans involve two hospitals in Leeds: Chapel Allerton Hospital and Wharfedale…