Health boss says obesity ‘bigger health impact than Covid’ long term
Weight issues are a growing threat to public health and the economy, a county director says. Source link
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Face mask rule easing ‘a good thing’, says health boss Jason Leitch
Covid guidelines for wearing face coverings in Scotland’s health and social care settings have ended. Source link
Nurses strike because patients are dying – RCN union boss Pat Cullen
Union boss says issues over safe staffing is part of the ongoing debate with government, as well as fair pay. Source link
Hospital boss claims unfair dismissal after chairman ‘bullied’ her
The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety. Source link
World not ready for next pandemic, says Bupa boss
Iñaki Ereño says any future pandemic cannot result in the interruption of routine healthcare. Source link
Ipswich and Colchester hospitals boss urges quick solution to doctors’ row
Junior doctors are striking for four days in what has been called the “most disruptive” NHS walkout. Source link
NHS boss issues plea over repeat prescriptions ahead of bank holiday
Thousands of people call the NHS 111 phone line every month over forgotten prescriptions. Source link
NHS England boss: Repeated strikes make workload more challenging
NHS England’s chief executive says extended industrial action is “clearly having an impact”. Source link
Pat Cullen: Who is the RCN nursing union boss leading strikes?
The general secretary of the nursing union has led the first nationwide strikes in the profession’s history. Source link
NHS Wales: Betsi Cadwaladr patients ask boss if it’s safe
North Wales’ health board has been hit by a series of failures and criticisms in its short history. Source link