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james60

NHS PAs: No More Playing Doctor!

Big shakeup for NHS physician associates (now called 'physician assistants')—they’re officially NOT allowed to replace doctors or diagnose patients in A&E or GP practices. After some scary misdiagnoses, the Health Secretary is making sure PAs stick to assisting, not substituting. New rules mean PAs can only see minor cases after a doctor’s triage, and must work in hospitals for two years before moving to GP surgeries. Patient safety = top priority! #Health #BodyHealth #NHS

Beth Burton

PAs Might Be Getting a Big Shake-Up

Big news: Physician associates (PAs) in the NHS could soon be banned from seeing patients without a doctor’s review. A new report says letting PAs act as mini-doctors is risky—especially since they have way less training. There’ve even been tragic misdiagnoses. The recommendation? PAs should only see minor cases, always under a doctor’s eye, and even get a name change to “physician assistants.” Looks like clearer roles and more supervision are coming! #Health #BodyHealth #NHS

Misty Brady

Radiographer Fired for Shocking Turban Comment

This NHS radiographer seriously crossed the line—he told coworkers he’d ‘love it’ if a colleague got a brain tumour from wearing his turban too tight. He even smirked and blew a kiss when apologizing! Turns out, he also watched football at work instead of helping patients. After a string of complaints, he’s been suspended for a year. Wild how some people think this is okay at work! #Health #BodyHealth #NHS

Henry Davis

Cancer Care Delays: What’s Going On?

Cancer patients in England are still waiting way too long for diagnosis and treatment, and it’s getting worse. Latest NHS stats show fewer people are being seen within the target 28 or 62 days, and experts are calling these delays 'dangerous.' It’s not just numbers—real people are left in limbo, and where you live can affect your care. There’s hope a new National Cancer Plan will shake things up, but right now, the wait is tough. #NHS #CancerCare #HealthNews

john24

Alzheimer’s Drug Hope Hits a Wall

Big news: two promising Alzheimer’s drugs just got rejected for NHS use because the benefits don’t justify the sky-high price tag. Even though donanemab and lecanemab can slow early Alzheimer’s, the health watchdog says the gains are just too small for the cost (think: £500 million+ a year!). Charities are calling it a painful setback, and patients now face a long wait unless they can pay privately. Science is racing ahead, but the system just can’t keep up. #Alzheimers #NHS #HealthNews

Andrew Hutchinson

NHS Wait Times: Delays by Design?!

Hospitals are now being told to make patients wait at least 3 months for some treatments—yep, even if they could do it sooner. The idea? Save money and prioritize urgent cases, but experts warn it could leave people stuck in pain way longer than needed. Some places have set blanket waits of 12-18 weeks for things like hip replacements and cataracts. Is this the best way to balance budgets, or just making things worse for patients? #Health #BodyHealth #NHS

Kristi Key

NHS Stroke Care: What’s Going Wrong?

Did you know less than half of stroke patients in England get to a specialist unit within 4 hours? The health ombudsman says complaints about missed or delayed stroke care are way up, and it’s costing lives and causing serious disabilities. Early diagnosis is everything, but the NHS keeps dropping the ball—especially with less obvious symptoms. Experts are calling for urgent action and better communication so stroke survivors have a real shot at recovery. #Health #BodyHealth #NHS

john24

Glaucoma Delays Are Costing People Their Sight

Did you know thousands in the UK are losing their vision just because of slow glaucoma care? Over half of optometrists have seen patients go blind from delays or late detection! Glaucoma often creeps up with zero symptoms, so missing regular eye checks can be risky. Experts say letting high street opticians handle more glaucoma care could save sight and NHS cash. Time for a nationwide fix? #GlaucomaAwareness #EyeHealth #NHS #Health #BodyHealth

Melanie James

Gov’s Big NHS Plan: Just Hiding the Crisps?

The new 10-year NHS health strategy is getting roasted for being all about ‘hiding the crisps’ instead of real change. The plan? Supermarkets might have to push healthier snacks, and there’s talk of points for eating well—redeemable for vouchers! Critics say it’s just more ‘nanny state’ stuff and doesn’t fix the real NHS issues, like getting a GP appointment. Would you swap your steps for coffee shop discounts? #NHS #HealthStrategy #NannyState #Health #BodyHealth