Friday, 5 October 2012
Concern over hospital plans as hundreds sign cuts petition
Concern over hospital plans as hundreds sign cuts petition: More than 1,500 concerned people have signed a petition to save services at Kettering General Hospital as fears over cuts grow. Evening Telegraph
Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test
Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test:
Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test has been published today by the Department of Health. The guidance details the background, requirements and implications of putting into practice a national friends and family test within the NHS. It aims to support those who will be implementing this work.
Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test has been published today by the Department of Health. The guidance details the background, requirements and implications of putting into practice a national friends and family test within the NHS. It aims to support those who will be implementing this work.
Congo fever case found in Glasgow
Congo fever case found in Glasgow: A man is being treated for Crimean Congo Viral Haemorrhagic Fever - a deadly tropical disease - in complete isolation in a Glasgow hospital. BBC News
NHS funding ''will depend on economy''
NHS funding ''will depend on economy'': Jeremy Hunt said he could not guarantee that the NHS's £110bn budget would be protected after 2015 Public Service
Diabetes cases expected to rise 700,000 by end of decade
Diabetes cases expected to rise 700,000 by end of decade: According to a new analysis by Diabetes UK, the number of people with diabetes in Britain is expected to rise by 700,000 by the end of the decade. The analysis, based on data from the Yorkshire & Humber Public Health Observatory, showed that 4.4 million people in England, Scotland and Wales are projected to have the condition by 2020.
The vast majority of the extra cases would be type 2 diabetes which can often be prevented by healthy lifestyle changes and losing weight. The charity has warned that the cost of providing healthcare for the extra 700,000 people would put great financial pressure on the NHS, which is already spending 10% of its entire budget on treating the condition. There would also be a great human cost, as those people are at increased risk of amputation, blindness, kidney failure and stroke, and ultimately of early death.
The vast majority of the extra cases would be type 2 diabetes which can often be prevented by healthy lifestyle changes and losing weight. The charity has warned that the cost of providing healthcare for the extra 700,000 people would put great financial pressure on the NHS, which is already spending 10% of its entire budget on treating the condition. There would also be a great human cost, as those people are at increased risk of amputation, blindness, kidney failure and stroke, and ultimately of early death.
HPA issues travel advice for Hajj pilgrims
HPA issues travel advice for Hajj pilgrims: Around 25,000 people are expected to travel from the UK to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, which is taking place from 24-29 October. A large population from around the world confined to one area has historically increased the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, in particular meningitis and respiratory infections. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) want to remind people to seek health advice before making the journey to ensure a healthy trip. Health Protection Agency
HIV infection missed by clinicians
HIV infection missed by clinicians:
| Quarter of people with HIV could have been diagnosed earlier Related items from OnMedica Doctors should offer HIV test to all male patients in some areas HIV cases in UK could hit 100,000 by end of 2012 Call for major new drive to combat AIDS/HIV Call for universal HIV testing Normalise HIV testing to stop spread of infection |
Cancer, heart and stroke specialists face NHS axe
Cancer, heart and stroke specialists face NHS axe: Charities and doctors warn that planned reductions in teams of experts will affect fight against killer diseases
The fight against Britain's biggest killer diseases could be hit by NHS plans to cut the number of dedicated teams of experts widely lauded for their work to improve care, doctors and health charities have warned.
The fight against Britain's biggest killer diseases could be hit by NHS plans to cut the number of dedicated teams of experts widely lauded for their work to improve care, doctors and health charities have warned.
NHS left 'in distress' by health reforms, claims top GP
NHS left 'in distress' by health reforms, claims top GP: The NHS has been left "in distress" by "the mother of all top-down reorganisations", Britain's top GP claimed today.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily TelegraphMother fights Branson's £132m NHS bonanza
Mother fights Branson's £132m NHS bonanza:
Sir Richard Branson's expansion into the NHS could falter next week when his bid to run children's health and social care services in Devon is challenged at the High Court. The Independent
Sir Richard Branson's expansion into the NHS could falter next week when his bid to run children's health and social care services in Devon is challenged at the High Court. The Independent
Britons 'worst in flu outbreak'
Britons 'worst in flu outbreak': Britons are among the most unhealthy people to be around in a flu outbreak, research suggests. The Independent
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