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UK Pediatric Physiotherapy Delays Cause Irreversible Harm to Children

A survey of UK paediatric physiotherapists reveals unacceptable delays in accessing services, causing irreversible harm to children; some families travel over 200 miles for treatment, while others go private due to lengthy waits and staff shortages, creating a potential lifelong impact on a generati...

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UK Healthtech Unicorn Cera Care Secures \$150M, Saves NHS \$1M Daily

Cera Care, a UK healthtech unicorn, secured \$150 million in funding to expand its AI-powered home care platform, saving the NHS \$1 million daily by reducing hospitalizations and improving preventative care, highlighting the potential of private-sector partnerships in addressing the UK's healthcare...

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NICE Approves New Drug for Severe Dust Mite Allergy

NICE has approved Acarizax, a new drug for people aged 12-65 in England with persistent moderate to severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis whose symptoms are not controlled by standard treatments; approximately 13,000 people could benefit from this first-of-its-kind treatment.

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NHS England Chief Faces Criticism Over Reform Plans

Two UK parliamentary committees criticized Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, for lacking the "drive and dynamism" to reform the NHS, citing vague answers and raising concerns about potential cuts to women's health services and learning disability support.

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Sheffield Children's Hospital Bereavement Care Criticized After Child's Death

An investigation into the death of five-year-old Muhammad Ayaan Haroon at Sheffield Children's Hospital found "poor" bereavement care and systemic failures in his treatment, including delayed critical care due to staffing and resource issues; the family has called for another investigation.

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Prostate Cancer Now Most Common Cancer Diagnosed in England

Prostate cancer diagnoses in England surpassed breast cancer diagnoses in 2023, reaching 55,033 cases, partly due to a successful Prostate Cancer UK awareness campaign that utilized an online risk checker and addressed a pandemic-related backlog; the campaign's success underscores the importance of ...

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High Costs of Private Hysterectomies Expose NHS Gynaecological Care Delays

Research by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reveals that British women are paying up to £11,154 for private hysterectomies due to significant delays in NHS gynaecological care, with three women sharing their experiences of seeking private treatment.

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Welsh GPs Accept Improved Pay Deal

The BMA Cymru Wales accepted a revised pay deal from the Welsh government, granting a 6% pay rise to GPs and all practice staff, along with a £23 million practice stabilisation payment, addressing concerns about insufficient funding and improving patient data collection.

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Rising Chronic Illnesses Threaten Wales' Health System

A Welsh health committee report reveals that nearly half of adults have a chronic illness, with 19% having two or more, posing a significant threat to the healthcare system; recommendations include service redesign, improved awareness, and workforce planning.

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PAC Report Reveals Lack of NHS Reform Initiative

A Public Accounts Committee report criticizes NHS and Department of Health officials for lacking the initiative to implement government plans to reform the health service, highlighting stalled transitions to community care and digital systems, worsening finances, and continued reliance on outdated t...

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NHS Funding Increase Largely Consumed by Rising Costs

The NHS faces a funding shortfall as £10.6 billion in additional funding will be consumed by staff pay rises (£3.8 billion), increased National Insurance (£1.6 billion), inflation (£1.9 billion), and new treatments (£0.5 billion), leaving limited resources for service expansion.

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NHS Complaints System Fails Patients: Report Reveals Deep-Seated Issues

A Healthwatch England report found that 24% of people in England experienced poor NHS care in the past year, but only 9% complained; over half of complainants were dissatisfied, revealing a lack of public confidence and systemic failings in addressing patient concerns.

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