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Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists
The government said under Labour in Wales more than 73,000 people have been waiting at least 77 weeks for treatment, and under the SNP in Scotland more than 21,600 people have been waiting over 78 weeks for outpatient, day-case or inpatient appointments. Source link
No complaints made about Steve Barclay, says health department
Reports say health department officials “raised concern” about the health secretary’s conduct. Source link
Junior doctor strike: Union’s pay demands ‘unrealistic’, says Steve Barclay
Many junior doctors are set to take part in a four-day walkout after the Easter weekend as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Source link
NHS pay dispute: Health Secretary Steve Barclay hints at revised offer to unions
In his Telegraph opinion piece, Mr Barclay – who was reappointed as health secretary by Mr Sunak in October after a short spell earlier in the year – admitted the recent strikes had disrupted the health service, causing more than 30,000 appointments to be rescheduled. Source link
Health Secretary Steve Barclay keen to focus on next year’s NHS pay deal
The UK is facing a wave of strike action over pay, including by nurses and ambulance workers. Source link
Antibiotics for strep A in good supply, says health secretary Steve Barclay
But pharmacies say they are having to work hard to obtain stocks and some lines are unavailable. Source link
Steve Barclay: What will new health secretary tackle first?
Sajid Javid’s replacement faces a big list of problems, including NHS staff pay and long waiting lists. Source link
‘The only medicine that can help Steve is love’
Twins Bobby and Steve, a popular DJing duo both fell into a coma after catching Covid at the beginning of the pandemic. Bobby recovered but more than a year on, his brother still needs round-the-clock care. Now one of the world’s most famous nightclubs Ministry of Sound, in Elephant and Castle, is to host a … Read more
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith stresses on need for top-order batting to click against SRH
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has pointed out the adverse aspect in the team’s last 4 consecutive defeats in the ongoing Indian Premier League tournament. Steve Smith has stressed on the need for the top 4 to step up against SRH. (Courtesy of BCCI) HIGHLIGHTS Steve Smith has stressed on the need for … Read more