Patients seen queuing ‘around the block’ for GP care
"This is the worst I’ve seen it, I’ve seen it bad but never as bad this", Patient Anna-Maria Cahalane said.
Dozens of blood scandal victims have died in past year awaiting payout – charity
The inquiry into the scandal made recommendations on compensation a year ago.
GP strike on the cards after 99% reject new government contract
A scheme designed to boost GP team numbers has resulted in many professionals struggling to find work, with one forced to take up work as an Uber driver!
One in 20 told GP surgery ‘cannot help today’
And more than one in 10 were told they would need to wait more than two weeks for care, according to a recent survey of patients in England.
Documents disappear in NHS cover-up culture – Ombudsman
Rob Behrens described how he had to confront the altering and disappearance of crucial documents after patients had died.
GP services ‘will be cut’ if Government imposes new contract, says BMA
The British Medical Association is to hold a referendum on the contract, which has been rejected by the union’s general practice council.
Nurses should have student debt written off in return for NHS work – poll
The survey comes amid concerns about vacancy rates in NHS nursing posts.
Government urged to compensate infected blood victims in Budget
Campaigners have descended on parliament demanding quicker action on compensation.
82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners
Campaigners are to descend on Westminster to call on the Government to act.