NHS weight management service offered to families of under fours
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help. Source link
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NHS spring Covid booster jab booking service to open
People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday. Source link
PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England
The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made. Source link
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins was challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. But the health secretary said she was wanted to be “even handed” and declined to name any individual trusts hitting the expected standard for treating 80% of people in casualty within four hours. BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty pressed her … Read more
Atogepant: New migraine drug recommended for NHS use in England
The oral treatment – the first of its kind – could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use. Source link
NHS: Sexual harassment of staff widespread, Unison survey says
A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers. Source link
Anaesthetist jailed for stealing NHS drugs for chemsex
Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman “for high risk sexual kicks”, a court heard. Source link
NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says
A radical rethink of how neurodiversity is treated is needed for the NHS to keep up, a think tank warns. Source link
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level, survey shows
Just 24% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff as key concerns. Source link
Letby inquiry: NHS staff want their voices heard
A group representing hundreds of clinicians wants to highlight a culture “detrimental to patient safety”. Source link