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Mental health trust could lose its licence

NHS England demands improvements from Nottinghamshire mental health trust post-killings.
#puberty-blockers

UK government bans private puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth

UK government bans new private puberty blocker prescriptions for under-18s.

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The benefits and harms of puberty blockers for children seeking gender treatment are hotly debated and require careful clinical evaluation.

My trans kid experienced a joyful, anxiety-free girlhood - all thanks to puberty blockers

Puberty blockers are described as life-saving medical intervention for trans youth.
NHS England will only provide puberty blockers to young people as part of clinical research trials.

NHS says children to no longer receive puberty blockers at gender identity clinics

Puberty blockers no longer prescribed at gender clinics, available only in clinical trials
New NHS clinics in London and Liverpool to provide holistic care for children

'Why NHS England's puberty blockers decision fails trans people like me'

Gender questioning can start at different ages; transphobia challenges youth
NHS England's decision to limit puberty blockers criticized by LGBTQ+ and medical advocacy groups

UK government bans private puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth

UK government bans new private puberty blocker prescriptions for under-18s.

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The benefits and harms of puberty blockers for children seeking gender treatment are hotly debated and require careful clinical evaluation.

My trans kid experienced a joyful, anxiety-free girlhood - all thanks to puberty blockers

Puberty blockers are described as life-saving medical intervention for trans youth.
NHS England will only provide puberty blockers to young people as part of clinical research trials.

NHS says children to no longer receive puberty blockers at gender identity clinics

Puberty blockers no longer prescribed at gender clinics, available only in clinical trials
New NHS clinics in London and Liverpool to provide holistic care for children

'Why NHS England's puberty blockers decision fails trans people like me'

Gender questioning can start at different ages; transphobia challenges youth
NHS England's decision to limit puberty blockers criticized by LGBTQ+ and medical advocacy groups
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#public-health

NHS to offer life-changing' gene therapy for blood disorder thalassaemia

Casgevy gene therapy approved for severe thalassaemia on NHS in England, potentially offering a lifetime cure with significant benefits for patients.

Matt Hancock says he reluctantly' stopped non-urgent treatment during pandemic

Hancock reluctantly approved pausing non-urgent care during the pandemic due to the need for hospital capacity for Covid patients.

Badenoch accused of stigmatising' autism or mental health issues in comments over support UK politics live

Elon Musk could attend UK investment summits if he has relevant investment programs.
There's a significant political discourse surrounding NHS leadership and productivity challenges.

NHS to offer life-changing' gene therapy for blood disorder thalassaemia

Casgevy gene therapy approved for severe thalassaemia on NHS in England, potentially offering a lifetime cure with significant benefits for patients.

Matt Hancock says he reluctantly' stopped non-urgent treatment during pandemic

Hancock reluctantly approved pausing non-urgent care during the pandemic due to the need for hospital capacity for Covid patients.

Badenoch accused of stigmatising' autism or mental health issues in comments over support UK politics live

Elon Musk could attend UK investment summits if he has relevant investment programs.
There's a significant political discourse surrounding NHS leadership and productivity challenges.
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Fresh concerns over NHS England registries procurement | Computer Weekly

NHS England's Outcomes and Registries Platform has raised significant data security and compliance concerns, impacting patient safety and healthcare management.

'Hopefully many lives could be saved' by my cancer diagnosis, says Chris Hoy

Chris Hoy's cancer diagnosis has catalyzed a significant rise in awareness about prostate cancer symptoms, showcasing the impact of celebrity health announcements.

NHS England exploring extending Covid-era rules for data

The AGD advises against expanding data access rules until public consultation occurs.
#waiting-lists

Minister strongly rejects claim from business lobby chaotic' workers bill will cost jobs UK politics live

The number of procedures waiting to be carried out in NHS England rose slightly despite a decrease in individual patients waiting for treatment.

Heart patients forced to wait over a year for treatment in England

Heart care waiting lists in England reach record high, with over 200 patients waiting over a year for procedures at 15 trusts.

Minister strongly rejects claim from business lobby chaotic' workers bill will cost jobs UK politics live

The number of procedures waiting to be carried out in NHS England rose slightly despite a decrease in individual patients waiting for treatment.

Heart patients forced to wait over a year for treatment in England

Heart care waiting lists in England reach record high, with over 200 patients waiting over a year for procedures at 15 trusts.
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Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes

The future of 25 projects under England's New Hospital Programme is uncertain due to feasibility and affordability concerns, as expressed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
#trans-healthcare

Trans group has 'great concern' over review into adult gender clinics

NHS England's review of adult gender clinics raises concerns among charities and trans communities about its impact on healthcare improvements.

Trans health bodies accuse Cass Review of 'selective use of evidence'

The Cass Review is criticized for selectively using evidence and depriving transgender youth of proper care.

Trans group has 'great concern' over review into adult gender clinics

NHS England's review of adult gender clinics raises concerns among charities and trans communities about its impact on healthcare improvements.

Trans health bodies accuse Cass Review of 'selective use of evidence'

The Cass Review is criticized for selectively using evidence and depriving transgender youth of proper care.
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#patient-experience

The best to worst rated GPs in Bromley based on patient experience

Bromley GPs were rated based on patient experiences, revealing significant variability in service quality, from highly rated to poorly rated surgeries.

Havering GP practices with the most unhelpful receptionists - as rated by patients

Reception staff at Robins Surgery in Harold Hill rated most unhelpful in Havering. Cranham Village Surgery rated most helpful.

The best to worst rated GPs in Bromley based on patient experience

Bromley GPs were rated based on patient experiences, revealing significant variability in service quality, from highly rated to poorly rated surgeries.

Havering GP practices with the most unhelpful receptionists - as rated by patients

Reception staff at Robins Surgery in Harold Hill rated most unhelpful in Havering. Cranham Village Surgery rated most helpful.
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Delayed puberty blocker clinical trial to start next year in England

The clinical trial on puberty blocking drugs in the UK has been delayed due to concerns about their safety and potential harm to patients.

NHS to open six new regional gender centres for under-18s by 2026

NHS England plans to open six new regional gender-affirming care centers for under-18s by 2026.

Best and worst GPs in Barking and Dagenham as rated by patients

Dr A Moghal's surgery in Becontree Avenue, Dagenham received the highest positive experience rating in the borough.
#patient-safety

Cancer patients at risk from stretched NHS, says NHS complaints chief

Cancer patients at risk due to exhausted healthcare staff.
Calls for government action to prioritize patient safety.

Martha's Rule: Health secretary explains what it means for patients and families

NHS in England implementing Martha's Rule for rapid review of conditions getting worse.
Health secretary discusses the importance of Martha's Rule in ensuring patient safety.

NHS breaks mixed-sex wards rules 44,000 times in a year with patients put at risk

The use of mixed-sex wards in NHS is increasing, with nearly 5,000 breaches in February 2022, posing risks to patients' dignity and safety.

Cancer patients at risk from stretched NHS, says NHS complaints chief

Cancer patients at risk due to exhausted healthcare staff.
Calls for government action to prioritize patient safety.

Martha's Rule: Health secretary explains what it means for patients and families

NHS in England implementing Martha's Rule for rapid review of conditions getting worse.
Health secretary discusses the importance of Martha's Rule in ensuring patient safety.

NHS breaks mixed-sex wards rules 44,000 times in a year with patients put at risk

The use of mixed-sex wards in NHS is increasing, with nearly 5,000 breaches in February 2022, posing risks to patients' dignity and safety.
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England Limits Youth Gender Medications, Part of Big Shift in Europe

Concerns about lack of evidence and long-term harms led to NHS restrictions on gender treatments for children in England.
Northern European countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, are also implementing restrictions on youth gender treatments.

Thank you, NHS England, for offering baby-loss leave. This kindness should be every employee's right | Kat Brown

The new NHS policy offers paid leave for miscarriage, bringing compassion and support to those who have suffered alone.
The policy allows birth parents 10 days and partners 5 days of paid leave, offering significant time for recovery and acknowledging the prevalence of baby loss.

Martha's rule may be introduced in NHS hospitals from April

Government funding for Martha's rule implementation in hospitals in England
Patients and families can request a rapid review of treatment under the new system

Lynch syndrome: Regular bowel cancer checks for those at highest risk

Regular cancer checks for Lynch syndrome can save lives by detecting cancers early.
Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is now available for those with bowel and endometrial cancer.

The NHS hidden waiting lists terrifying patients

Hidden waiting lists contribute to a much larger backlog than official figures show.
Patients in ongoing care and those removed from waiting lists face major delays not reflected in official statistics.
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Brent Council launches measles vaccination campaign

80% of mums in England don't speak English and are responsible for children's vaccinations and schools.
Over 3.4 million children in England are unprotected against measles.

Revealed: The hospitals struggling the most in England as winter bites

Delays in emergency care are putting patients at risk.
Ambulance handover times are exceeding targets, with more than 80% waiting longer than 30 minutes.

NHS England faces lawsuit over patient privacy fears linked to new data platform

NHS England is facing a legal challenge over its creation of a data platform called the Federated Data Platform (FDP).
The lawsuit claims that there is no legal basis for the establishment of the FDP.
Concerns have been raised that the FDP may lead to breaches of patient health information and the potential sale of data.
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