Plans to abolish Healthwatch England have been scrapped, securing its role in NHS oversight. This decision impacts patient advocacy and accountability.
Healthwatch England’s Role Secured After Government U-Turn
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NHS access, GP registration, prescriptions, IHS, healthcare for expats
Western Isles Lead in Weight Loss Drug Prescriptions in Scotland
NHS Western Isles prescribes weight loss drugs at nearly triple the rate of other Scottish health boards, a new report reveals.
Sharp Rise in NHS Waiting Times Affects Children’s Health
A report highlights increasing NHS waiting times for children in England, with 80,000 waiting over a year for care. Here’s what newcomers need to know.
NHS England Updates Guidance on Single-Sex Wards
New NHS England guidance dictates ward placements based on biological sex, impacting trans patients. Learn what this means for newcomers.
Growing Demand for ADHD, Autism Care Strains NHS
A review warns of rising demand for ADHD and autism care on the NHS, suggesting a shift to a needs-led system to address the crisis.
NHS Initiative Reduces Military Waiting Times by Over a Month
The NHS’s targeted campaign has shortened waiting times for military personnel by over four weeks, improving access to essential treatments.
NHS Faces Two-Year Wait for ADHD and Autism Assessments
NHS England imposes two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments due to rising demand, impacting nearly 1 million people.
New test cuts brain tumour diagnosis time to two hours
A new NHS test reduces brain tumour diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours, piloted in five centres across England.
Life-extending cancer drug Enhertu now available on NHS
Enhertu, a life-extending drug for HER2-low advanced breast cancer, is now available on the NHS in England after a successful price negotiation.
NHS Waiting List Surges to Record High Amid Summer Strains
NHS faces record demand with 6.21 million patients on waiting lists after a challenging summer. Learn how this impacts your healthcare access in the UK.
The NHS for Newcomers: How UK Healthcare Works and What It Costs
How the NHS works for newcomers: registering with a GP is free and needs no immigration status, plus what UK healthcare actually costs.
How to Use the NHS: Pharmacy, GP, 111 and A&E (Newcomer Guide)
How to use the NHS: when to see a pharmacist, register with a GP, call 111 or go to A and E, so you get the right care without long waits.
