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Thousands harmed and 87 dead after NHS equipment failures in England

‘Shocking statistics’ prompt calls for government funding to replace broken and obsolete medical devices

The Guardian - UK

NHS body quietly withdraws guidance over bathroom use for trans people

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The Independent UK

NHS body revokes guidance advising hospitals to allow trans people to use chosen bathrooms

The NHS Confederation removed the guidance from its website after April’s Supreme Court ruling

The Independent UK

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Government’s NHS aims ‘need investment in mental health services’

A new report says demand for mental health services among both adults and children is on the rise.

The Independent UK

All NHS acute hospital trusts in England are missing Labour’s 18-week target

The PM’s ‘milestones’ include 92% of patients waiting no more than 18 weeks – but not one of the 124 trusts is hitting the mark

The Guardian - UK

Why are so many people in Britain off sick? The answer is far more complex than you think

New research sets out a prescription – but the shadow of a fresh benefits crackdown hangs over everything, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Tory health reforms left UK open to Covid calamity, says top doctor’s report

Britain’s pandemic response was among the worst and the NHS had been ‘seriously weakened’, says leading surgeon

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Thousands of newly qualified nurses can’t find jobs as NHS chiefs forced to slash roles

Labour government says it will act on ‘absurd’ situation of newly qualified NHS nurses who cannot find jobs

The Independent UK

Decoding the junior doctors’ strike – from patient safety to public support

Health bosses raise alarm as junior doctors begin the longest strike in NHS history. But how will the action actually affect patients?

The Guardian - UK

NHS chiefs fear for patient safety during six-day junior doctor strike

Hospital bosses in England worry BMA will not honour agreement to return to work in case of major incident

The Guardian - UK

NHS leaders believe 2m operations and appointments lost to strikes

Leaders say hidden total may be double official tally, as junior doctors, consultants and radiographers prepare more strikes

The Guardian - UK

Minister tells of own experience of A&Es treating ‘so many’ elderly patients

Helen Whately said she had gained further insight into the healthcare front line after a broken ankle and spending time in hospital with relatives.

The Independent UK

‘Biggest walkout NHS has ever seen’ will put patients at risk, health body warns

NHS Confederation says hospitals will cancel more appointments and operations than ever before this week

The Guardian - UK

Government plans to extend strike laws to doctors and nurses

New rules on minimum service levels could come into force next year.

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Evening Standard

Fears NHS strikes causing double the number of reported cancellations

True impact on patients being ‘masked’ as junior doctors to walk out for fifth time

The Independent UK

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say.

The Guardian - UK

‘A future worth fighting for’: five health experts on the state of the NHS at 75

Ideas for improving standards of care include robotics, more time for GP consultations and a tax on salt

The Guardian - UK

How did NHS body get the law so badly wrong over its rules on same-sex care?

New healthcare guidance could deny female patients their legitimate rights. It should be withdrawn

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The Guardian - UK

NHS mental health leaders call for nurses’ strike staff exemption

NHS Confederation’s mental health network says patient safety will be ‘put at direct risk’ by strike

The Guardian - UK

Royal College of Nursing rejects government pay offer and announces new strike – as it happened

Royal College of Nursing members reject the pay offer after Unison votes to accept

The Guardian - UK

One in 10 A&E patients in England face ‘dangerous’ 12-hour waits

NHS data for February shows 125,505 people spent at least 12 hours waiting to be admitted, transferred or discharged

Manchester Evening News

All Greater Manchester hospitals with strikes this week as doctors stage industrial action of 'unparalleled disruption'

The country's top doctor has warned he is 'very concerned' about the possible severity of the impact on patients

Wales Online

Junior doctor strike will cause ‘unparalleled levels of disruption’ says NHS boss

Professor Sir Stephen Powis says he is 'very concerned' about impact on patients by the four days of action

The Independent UK

Junior doctor strikes to cause ‘unparalleled levels of disruption’ – NHS boss

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said he was ‘very concerned’ about the potential severity of the impact on patients during the four-day action.

Evening Standard

Junior doctor strike ‘could see 250,000 appointments postponed’

Dr Layla McCay, of the NHS Confederation, said health leaders were more concerned about the walkout starting on Tuesday than any other strike so far.

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