www.bbc.com2 weeks agoPrivacy professionalsNHS must reform or die, Starmer to sayNHS is facing critical delays in treatment, impacting health and survival rates, necessitating urgent reforms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 weeks agoHealthLong delays in NHS care causing serious damage to children's health across UKNHS delays are causing severe health issues in under-18s across the UK, necessitating immediate action. [ more ]
Irish Independent3 weeks agoPrivacy professionalsOver 1,000 on Dublin clinic's waiting list for HIV-prevention drug PrEPDelays in accessing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have been reported, despite high demand and its effectiveness in reducing infection risk. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsFour-year-old girl left with untreated glue ear and hearing loss for over yearDelays in healthcare services can lead to significant challenges for patients, as seen in Kara Dilliway's case. Private healthcare providers may also face challenges in managing waiting lists and referrals, leading to further delays. [ more ]
Independent.ie8 months agoMedicineWaiting-list lottery: More than 670,000 public patients are stuck in backlogsThere are currently 85,755 adults and children facing surgery delays in Ireland. The construction of a new 'surgical hub' in Dublin aims to reduce delays and improve access to care. [ more ]