A striking doctor has been called off the picket line to treat ‘very sick babies’ whose lives could be endangered by a five-day strike by NHS doctors. Nottingham City Hospital pleaded with the British Medical Association (BMA) for the doctor to be exempt from the walkouts so that they could work in the neonatal intensive careContinue reading “Doctor Called Off The Picket Line To Treat Sick Babies”
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A Hospital Writes Off £250 Million In Foreign Debt
Cash-strapped hospitals have written off £256.4 million owed by foreign patients because they forgot to check that they were properly entitled to free NHS treatment. An investigation by The Mail on Sunday reveals escalating deficits from health tourists – who have had everything from spinal surgery to heart care and cancer treatment – is creating a growing black holeContinue reading “A Hospital Writes Off £250 Million In Foreign Debt”
Rishi Sunak Reveals He’s Used Private Healthcare In The Past But Says He’s From An NHS Family
Rishi Sunak disclosed he’s utilised private healthcare in the past as he fought with Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs. The premier, known as one of the richest MPs, moved to quell conjecture over his use of the NHS. Kicking off the first Commons questions session of the New Year, Rishi Sunak said he was registeredContinue reading “Rishi Sunak Reveals He’s Used Private Healthcare In The Past But Says He’s From An NHS Family”
Long Waits For Routine Treatment In The NHS
It was reported that follow up appointments are to be scrapped and patients moved around the country under extreme strategies to tackle the immense NHS waiting list overload. The Health Secretary Sajid Javid is understood to have ordered NHS health chiefs to come up with suggestions to alleviate the backlog. A review will recommend patientsContinue reading “Long Waits For Routine Treatment In The NHS”