News: Cransley Hospice Fundraiser Appointed MBE
Diana Patrick, fundraising manager at Cransley Hospice in Kettering has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to healthcare. Diana first became Fundraising Manager in... NHFT News
This blog covers the latest UK health care news, publications, policy announcements, events and information focused on the NHS, as well as the latest media stories and local news coverage of the NHS Trusts in Northamptonshire.
Monday, 23 June 2014
Mother-of-two died from cancer after hospital doctors told her to cure a lump on her breast with primrose oil ointment
Mother-of-two died from cancer after hospital doctors told her to cure a lump on her breast with primrose oil ointment
Samina Chaudhry, 33, went back several times to Northampton General Hospital to say the primrose oil treatment was not working. Daily Mail
Samina Chaudhry, 33, went back several times to Northampton General Hospital to say the primrose oil treatment was not working. Daily Mail
Northampton General Hospital staff vote for a strike on pay cuts
Northampton General Hospital staff vote for a strike on pay cuts
Forty-eight pathologists working for Northampton General Hospital have voted in favour of strike action over plans that would see each potentially earn £6,000 a year less, a union has said. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Forty-eight pathologists working for Northampton General Hospital have voted in favour of strike action over plans that would see each potentially earn £6,000 a year less, a union has said. Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Inquiry into the future of patient care
Inquiry into the future of patient care
An independent inquiry has been set up by RCGP to look at how the NHS can best provide care for patients at a time of constrained resources, to meet the needs of the rapidly increasing number of patients with multiple long term conditions. The inquiry is calling for written evidence from interested organisations and individuals, to help inform the proceedings, to be submitted by 16th July 2014. Kingsfund Blog
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An independent inquiry has been set up by RCGP to look at how the NHS can best provide care for patients at a time of constrained resources, to meet the needs of the rapidly increasing number of patients with multiple long term conditions. The inquiry is calling for written evidence from interested organisations and individuals, to help inform the proceedings, to be submitted by 16th July 2014. Kingsfund Blog
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Poll: NHS decisions should be left to doctors, say majority of Britons
Poll: NHS decisions should be left to doctors, say majority of Britons
Ipsos Mori survey of 2,000 across UK finds that 65% believe NHS should manage itself without involvement of politicians
The majority of British people believe the NHS has become a political football used cynically to win votes and should be trusted to professionals who understand how best to provide healthcare, according to an opinion poll carried out for the British Medical Association.
The Ipsos Mori survey, released on the first day of the BMA's annual representatives meeting, also found that a third of people were in favour of parliament setting targets for the NHS, compared with 42% who were opposed. The union said the findings supported its insistence that decisions on patient care should be free from political interference and left to doctors. Guardian
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Ipsos Mori survey of 2,000 across UK finds that 65% believe NHS should manage itself without involvement of politicians
The majority of British people believe the NHS has become a political football used cynically to win votes and should be trusted to professionals who understand how best to provide healthcare, according to an opinion poll carried out for the British Medical Association.
The Ipsos Mori survey, released on the first day of the BMA's annual representatives meeting, also found that a third of people were in favour of parliament setting targets for the NHS, compared with 42% who were opposed. The union said the findings supported its insistence that decisions on patient care should be free from political interference and left to doctors. Guardian
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- Parties 'using NHS to win votes' BBC News
Lib Dems to demand emergency £2bn bailout for the NHS - reports
Lib Dems to demand emergency £2bn bailout for the NHS - reports
Senior party figures reported to be demanding boost as leading doctor attacks squeeze on funding
An emergency bailout of £2bn is needed to plug a black hole in NHS funding, Liberal Democrat sources claim, as a leading doctor called the Government's plans for extended seven-day care as "just bonkers".
Senior Lib Dem figures are planning to approach party leader Nick Clegg to demand the extra funding for the health service ahead of the Government's autumn statement, the Times reported. Guardian
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Senior party figures reported to be demanding boost as leading doctor attacks squeeze on funding
An emergency bailout of £2bn is needed to plug a black hole in NHS funding, Liberal Democrat sources claim, as a leading doctor called the Government's plans for extended seven-day care as "just bonkers".
Senior Lib Dem figures are planning to approach party leader Nick Clegg to demand the extra funding for the health service ahead of the Government's autumn statement, the Times reported. Guardian
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How stress damages the heart
How stress damages the heart
For the first time scientists have found a direct biological link between stress and inflammation of blood vessels which can lead to heart attacks. Daily Telegraph
For the first time scientists have found a direct biological link between stress and inflammation of blood vessels which can lead to heart attacks. Daily Telegraph
Patients 'put at risk' by plans to allow medical students to treat patients
Patients 'put at risk' by plans to allow medical students to treat patients
Patients will be put at risk by plans to allow medical students to treat people as soon as they leave university instead of doing a year's work under supervision, medical leaders have warned. Daily Telegraph
Patients will be put at risk by plans to allow medical students to treat people as soon as they leave university instead of doing a year's work under supervision, medical leaders have warned. Daily Telegraph
Accident and Emergency showing further signs of strain after record attendances this month
Accident and Emergency showing further signs of strain after record attendances this month
More people are attending hospital accident and emergency departments than at any time since records began, new NHS figures have revealed. Independent
More people are attending hospital accident and emergency departments than at any time since records began, new NHS figures have revealed. Independent
The 'super jab' that is a breath of fresh air for allergy sufferers
The 'super jab' that is a breath of fresh air for allergy sufferers
A once-a-week jab for severe asthma and eczema is being hailed as ‘life-changing’ – eradicating attacks in patients who do not respond to inhalers. Daily Mail
A once-a-week jab for severe asthma and eczema is being hailed as ‘life-changing’ – eradicating attacks in patients who do not respond to inhalers. Daily Mail
Anti-bacterial bag-for-life could prevent rise in food poisoning when 5p plastic bag charge comes into force
Anti-bacterial bag-for-life could prevent rise in food poisoning when 5p plastic bag charge comes into force
A bag-for-life that slows the growth of bacteria which cause food poisoning could be in the supermarkets within months. Independent
A bag-for-life that slows the growth of bacteria which cause food poisoning could be in the supermarkets within months. Independent
Plans to relax licensing laws lambasted by doctors and alcohol groups
Plans to relax licensing laws lambasted by doctors and alcohol groups
BMA among those to warn changes under bill due to be heard in the Lords are wrong given the damage alcohol already causes
Ministers are under fire because of plans to let the Women's Institute, bed and breakfasts and charities start selling alcohol, which doctors and local councils warn could worsen Britain's drink problem.
The British Medical Association said relaxing the licensing laws was wrong, given the huge damage alcohol already causes and its heavy burden on the NHS. Guardian
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BMA among those to warn changes under bill due to be heard in the Lords are wrong given the damage alcohol already causes
Ministers are under fire because of plans to let the Women's Institute, bed and breakfasts and charities start selling alcohol, which doctors and local councils warn could worsen Britain's drink problem.
The British Medical Association said relaxing the licensing laws was wrong, given the huge damage alcohol already causes and its heavy burden on the NHS. Guardian
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