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2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Met departments facing cuts as police chiefs try to fill £450m black hole: How dog units, mounted branch and even the famous Flying Squad could be under threat

The Met's famous Flying Squad could be dramatically reduced in size and stripped of its weapons to fill a £450million funding black hole, Sir Mark Rowley has warned. Outlining plans for a 'worst case scenario' to tackle the Met's budget deficit, Sir Mark warned an axe could be taken to a series of departments including its famous Flying Squad robbery …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NHS boss: Don't give a Brazilian butt lift as a Christmas gift... hospitals are under enough pressure as it is!

Daily Mail

It may not be unusual for men to buy their wife or girlfriend a dubious last-minute Christmas gift. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, said hospitals are under immense pressure and dealing with complications from surgery is the 'last thing they need'. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, said hospitals are under …

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NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The fresh NHS figures, which show hospital admissions for flu cases jumped by more than …

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4 weeks ago

‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, said: “The tidal wave of …

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1 month ago

UK health services under strain after record flu, Norovirus cases

Hindustan Times

The number of people in hospital with flu has more than quadrupled compared to last year, new figures reveal, as NHS leaders warn of a mounting "quad-demic" crisis, driven by rising cases of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. An average of 1,099 flu patients were hospitalized each day last week, including 39 in critical care, a sharp increase …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

China Daily

This file photo taken on Sept 14 shows the National Health Service logo on St Thomas’ Hospital in London, Britain. The United Kingdom's National Health Service has warned that patients will experience significant disruption as the latest junior doctor strike coincides with the hottest week of the year so far. The British Medical Association, or BMA, will begin a five-day …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

China Daily

By Jonathan Powell in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-06-27 04:52 This file photo taken on Sept 14 shows the National Health Service logo on St Thomas’ Hospital in London, Britain. The United Kingdom's National Health Service has warned that patients will experience significant disruption as the latest junior doctor strike coincides with the hottest week of the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NHS waiting list hits record high of almost 7.8m

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

NHS boss praises ‘constant’ compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Health secretary accuses union of ‘militant stance’ in row over junior doctors’ pay

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

Avoid ‘risky behaviour’ during junior doctors’ strike, public warned

The Telegraph

The public has been urged to avoid engaging in “risky behaviour” during this week’s junior doctors’ strikes. “There’s no point hiding the fact that there will be risks to patients, risks to patient safety, risks to patient dignity, as we’re not able to provide the kind of care that we want to.” He then urged the public to “try to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Emergency care to be prioritised during junior doctors’ strike, says NHS England

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

NHS could be 'safer than normal' as consultants cover striking junior doctors

The Telegraph

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England, also warned of significant disruption during the walkout by junior doctors. He said the action could amount to the "most severe disruption" of winter, after several months of strikes by healthcare workers. He said: "During this winter we've seen a number of days of industrial action, but there's no doubt …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Militant doctors’ union plan to bring the NHS to its knees during three-day walkouts

The Telegraph

The materials also suggest training activists to coordinate with other unions to maximise disruption. The guide notes that activists should “give special focus to relationships with other trade unions” so that they “come to support you on the picket line, extend solidarity and help you to win your campaign” The BMA is pushing for a pay rise of 35 per …

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2 years ago

Don’t get drunk during ambulance strikes, NHS urges public

The Telegraph

The public is being urged not to get drunk as ambulance strikes threaten severe disruption to services. Prof Stephen Powis, the NHS medical director, said “drinking responsibly” and checking up on the elderly were key ways to reduce the pressures on hospitals. “People can help by taking sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe during this period and not …

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2 years, 1 month ago

NHS ‘winter war rooms’ go live across England

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These locally delivered control centres are just one part of our wide-ranging preparations for …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Mother reveals her 15-year-old daughter has been sexually assaulted by her best-friend since age 13

Daily Mail

A mum-of-four has recalled the horrifying moment she discovered her best friend was sexually abusing her teenage daughter - who looked on him as a father figure. Natasha Lewis, 40, recounted how her best-friend of 15 years Ricky Powis, 42, sexually abused her daughter Ellie, now 16, right, when she was 13 Powis met Natasha, right, in 2005. Natasha says: …

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3 years ago

Troops in London hospitals, Sicily's treatment tents: Omicron batters healthcare in Europe

India Today

Troops have been deployed to London hospitals. “Omicron means more patients to treat and fewer staff to treat them,” Stephen Powis, national medical director at Britain’s National Health Service, said Friday. On a visit to King’s College Hospital London, Health Secretary Sajid Javid warned that hospital admissions were rising and that the NHS was facing a “rocky few weeks ahead.” …

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3 years ago

One in eight hospital beds is being blocked by someone who is fit to leave

The Telegraph

More than 8,000 patients waited longer than an hour to be handed over, the figures also show, with 8,401 delays of more than 60 minutes across all acute trusts in the seven days to December 12. “We are looking at probably about 10 per cent of staff, that’s doctors and nurses, who are having to be off and they are …

Nhs Staff

3 years, 2 months ago

Use NHS 111 website rather than A&E for non life-threatening illnesses, says NHS director

The Telegraph

Patients should use the NHS 111 online service rather than going to A&E for help with non life-threatening illnesses, amid a “winter like no other”, the health service’s medical director has said. People with “urgent” but not life-threatening medical issues should first ring the 111 service to be triaged, to avoid extra queues at A&E, Prof Stephen Powis has said. …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Eliminate ambulance queues, hospitals told after deaths linked to handover delays

The Telegraph

Hospitals in England have been ordered to “eliminate” ambulance queues after two deaths were linked to handover delays. It came after NHS chiefs warned of “catastrophic harm” being caused to patients in a growing crisis, with some dying before they could be reached because so many ambulances were stuck outside hospitals. Prof Stephen Powis, the national medical director of NHS …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccination centres opened to children as NHS chief warns of ‘difficult winter’

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, told MPs there would be a “big push” …

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The Met departments facing cuts as police chiefs try to fill £450m black hole: How dog units, mounted branch and even the famous Flying Squad could be under threat

NHS boss: Don't give a Brazilian butt lift as a Christmas gift... hospitals are under enough pressure as it is!

NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show

UK health services under strain after record flu, Norovirus cases

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

NHS waiting list hits record high of almost 7.8m

NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns

NHS boss praises ‘constant’ compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments

Health secretary accuses union of ‘militant stance’ in row over junior doctors’ pay

Avoid ‘risky behaviour’ during junior doctors’ strike, public warned

Emergency care to be prioritised during junior doctors’ strike, says NHS England

NHS could be 'safer than normal' as consultants cover striking junior doctors

Militant doctors’ union plan to bring the NHS to its knees during three-day walkouts

Don’t get drunk during ambulance strikes, NHS urges public

NHS ‘winter war rooms’ go live across England

Mother reveals her 15-year-old daughter has been sexually assaulted by her best-friend since age 13

Troops in London hospitals, Sicily's treatment tents: Omicron batters healthcare in Europe

One in eight hospital beds is being blocked by someone who is fit to leave

Use NHS 111 website rather than A&E for non life-threatening illnesses, says NHS director

Eliminate ambulance queues, hospitals told after deaths linked to handover delays

Vaccination centres opened to children as NHS chief warns of ‘difficult winter’