Tuesday 26 April 2022

Is the NHS on track to recruit 50,000 more nurses?

Is the NHS on track to recruit 50,000 more nurses? In its 2019 manifesto the government pledged to increase the full-time equivalent number of nurses working in the NHS by 50,000 by March 2024. The latest data suggests that the NHS is on course to hit that headline target. However, England’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Ruth May, has publicly noted that, despite the increasing number of nurses, there are still substantial shortages. The King's Fund 
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Staggering difference in life chances for those in poorest areas of England

Staggering difference in life chances for those in poorest areas of England 'Data released by the ONS shows the uneven impact of the pandemic with greater falls in life expectancy in the poorest areas of England compared to the wealthiest. It also highlights that in the most deprived areas, people are living more of their life in ill health. Girls born in the poorest areas of England live 19 fewer years in good health than those born in the wealthiest. A staggering difference in life chances. The Health Foundation

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Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitis

Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitis Health officials say there is mounting evidence that a common virus is linked to rare cases of hepatitis that have been occurring in some young children.

Globally, there have been 169 cases recorded, and one death.

In the UK alone, 114 children have become ill and 10 have needed a liver transplant. BBC News

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MPs launch survey on body image and mental health

MPs launch survey on body image and mental health A survey looking at the effect of body image on physical and mental health has been launched by MPs in England.

It also asks whether people have used the NHS to deal with body image issues and how successful services have been.

The Health and Social Care Committee will use the survey as part of its ongoing inquiry into the impact of body image. BBC News

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Private mental health hospitals repeatedly criticised for unsafe care

Private mental health hospitals repeatedly criticised for unsafe care The main private mental health hospital chains that treat NHS patients have been criticised by coroners and inquest juries dozens of times over the last decade for providing unsafe care.

The Priory, Cygnet and Elysium have been censured at least 37 times for mistakes and lapses in care that were involved in the death of a patient, including several children. The Guardian
 
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‘It’s looking bleak’: how HRT shortages have affected women in England

‘It’s looking bleak’: how HRT shortages have affected women in England Shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products in the UK have forced women to resort to the private sector, ration their doses and procure supplies from abroad.

Although the last five years have seen the number of prescriptions double in England, shortages of HRT products have been a problem for several years, with shortfalls blamed on manufacturing and supply issues. The Guardian

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‘Staggering rise in the number of people with stroke-inducing heart condition’

‘Staggering rise in the number of people with stroke-inducing heart condition’ There has been a “staggering” rise in the number of people living with a stroke-inducing heart condition, a new study suggests.

Cases of atrial fibrillation (AF) – a dangerous heart rhythm condition and major cause of strokes – have increased by up to 72% in England over the last two decades, the research has found. The Independent

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Nottingham maternity scandal: Families ask newly appointed review chair to step down

Nottingham maternity scandal: Families ask newly appointed review chair to step down Families impacted by maternity failings in Nottingham have rejected NHS England’s newly proposed chair for the review and asked them to decline the offer.

In response to the appointment of Julie Dent as new chair for the NHS’ investigation into poor maternity care in Nottingham, bereaved families say they were left “distressed” and “traumatised” following the announcement on Friday afternoon. The Independent
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UK's daily Covid cases hit just 15,000 a day as wave continues to recede

UK's daily Covid cases hit just 15,000 a day as wave continues to recede Britain is now recording just 15,000 daily Covid cases, according to official statistics that illustrate how the latest wave is still retreating.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data covering the weekend shows another 45,077 Britons tested positive over the last three days, while 341 virus deaths have been logged.  The Daily Mail

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Adults who exercise for 75 minutes a week are 18% less likely to have depression

Adults who exercise for 75 minutes a week are 18% less likely to have depression Walking at a brisk pace for just 75 minutes every week could cut your risk of depression, a new study finds.

The World Health Organization recommends everyone should exercise for at least two-and-a-half hours every seven days.

But researchers at Cambridge University, England, found adults who got half as much were a fifth less likely to have depression, while those who did the full time had a 25 per cent reduced risk. The Daily Mail

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