“Using NHS inform first might mean you don’t even need to call us which can leave us more time to help people with perhaps more complex healthcare needs.” – Pauline Howie, NHS 24’s Director of Service Delivery
The waiting list for hospital treatment in England rose to a record of 7.2 million in January 2023. The 18-week treatment target has not been met since 2016.
In November 2022, the average number of beds occupied per day due to delayed discharges was 1,950, the highest figure since the current guidance came into place in July 2016.
A ban comes in place today, 5th of September 2022, on smoking within hospital grounds.
“This announcement means that our senior medical staff will continue to be the best paid in the UK. ” Humza Yousaf, Health Secretary in the Scottish Government
“Self-referral means that if someone doesn’t feel ready to make the decision about reporting they can ensure all the evidence is captured and make the decision when they are ready.” Sandy Brindley, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis Scotland
“Where issues emerge it is important to understand what went wrong and how this can be rectified.” Professor Taylor
More than 130,000 items urgently requested by the Ukrainian Government and donated by NHS Scotland will be flown from Stansted Airport to Poland on Sunday for onward transport to Ukraine.
“The pandemic has exposed the extent and the impact on care of this crumbling infrastructure.” Jon Skewes, Executive Director for External Relations at the RCM
The monthly pay rise will vary between individuals and because of this Unite will be putting this offer to their members without recommendation.
