Dana David+FollowNHS Job Cuts: What’s Really Going Down?NHS trusts are slashing hundreds of frontline clinical jobs and cutting back on key services like diabetes clinics and stop-smoking support to fix a massive budget gap. Nearly half of NHS leaders say they’re already scaling back or about to, and a third are cutting clinical roles. Staff wellbeing and patient care are both at risk, with leaders warning these cuts will hit patient experience hard. It’s a wild time for the NHS—do you think these cuts will help or hurt in the long run? #NHS #HealthcareCrisis #JobCuts #PatientCare #UKNews #Health183Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowCould a Simple Blood Test Catch Cancer Early?Imagine just rolling up for a quick blood test every year and slashing your risk of advanced cancer by half. That’s what new research is hinting at! Scientists say annual universal cancer screening could catch way more cancers early—meaning fewer late-stage diagnoses and deaths. The NHS is already trialling these tests, and we might see them rolled out nationwide in less than a decade. Early detection = more lives saved. This could be a total game-changer for cancer care! #CancerScreening #EarlyDetection #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #NHS #Health143Share
Dana David+FollowA&E Waits for Elderly Are Out of ControlDid you know over a million people aged 60+ in England waited 12+ hours in A&E this year? Many are stuck on trolleys in corridors, missing out on vital checks for things like delirium and fall risk. The older you are, the longer you wait—if you’re over 90, there’s a 1 in 3 chance you’ll be waiting half a day. Doctors are calling this a crisis and demanding urgent changes. This is wild! #NHS #PatientSafety #AandE #HealthcareCrisis #ElderlyCare #Health314Share
edwardspeter+FollowA&E Crisis: Elderly Left Waiting HoursJust found out over a million elderly people in England waited 12+ hours in A&E last year—some stuck on trolleys in corridors! The older you are, the longer you wait. Only a tiny percent are getting screened for things like delirium or fall risk, which could actually save lives. Docs are calling it a real threat to patient safety and say the system’s failing our most vulnerable. How is this still happening in 2024? #HealthcareCrisis #AandE #ElderlyCare #PatientSafety #NHS #Health20Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowCare Homes in Crisis Over Visa CrackdownCare homes are seriously struggling after new visa rules slashed overseas worker applications by 80%. The government’s move to stop care workers from bringing family has left more than 100,000 vacancies, and some homes could shut down. Experts warn this could pile even more pressure on the NHS, as care homes rely on international staff to keep running. With stricter pay rules coming, the staffing crisis might get even worse. Anyone else worried about who’s going to look after our loved ones? #CareCrisis #NHS #SocialCare #Immigration #UKNews #Health4333Share
Keith Stokes+FollowNHS Eye Care Profits Are WildDid you know just five private companies made as much profit from NHS eye care last year as all 100 PFI hospital contracts combined? That’s £169 million! These firms are being called out for raking in 'eye-watering' profits—some with margins over 40%—while using NHS money meant for patient care. Now there’s a push to cap how much private operators can make off public services. What do you think: fair play or total scandal? #NHS #Healthcare #Privatisation #EyeCare #PublicServices #Health10Share
jporter+FollowAssisted Dying Bill: The Real Impact?England and Wales could see up to 12 people a day using assisted dying services within a decade if the new bill passes. The government’s impact assessment says this could save the NHS millions, but critics worry it puts pressure on vulnerable people. The bill’s got big changes—expert panels instead of court safeguards, and a longer rollout. Some MPs might flip their votes next round. Is this about dignity, or just saving cash? #AssistedDying #NHS #UKPolitics #EndOfLifeCare #Debate #Health221Share
rachel60+FollowCancer Treatment Just Got a Major UpgradeA new cancer jab is about to make life way easier for patients in England—one shot, 15 minutes, and it treats 15 different types of cancer! No more hour-long IV drips. The NHS is rolling out this game-changing vaccine (nivolumab) next month, and it’s expected to save thousands of hours for both patients and doctors. Plus, England’s the first in Europe to offer it. Seriously, this could be a huge step forward for cancer care! #CancerTreatment #NHS #MedicalInnovation #HealthNews #GameChanger #Health34814Share
Dr. Ryan Newton+FollowShould Men Do Mammograms? Hot Debate!Big debate brewing: experts say male health workers should be allowed to do mammograms to help with staff shortages, but some politicians are pushing back, saying it's too intimate. The Society of Radiographers argues the job isn’t about gender—it’s about skill, and letting men in could cut wait times. Vacancy rates are high, so is it time to rethink who can do these exams? Would you be comfortable with a male mammographer? #HealthDebate #Mammogram #Healthcare #GenderRoles #NHS #Health20Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowAI Blood Test Spots Cancer Crazy Early!A new AI-powered blood test, miONCO-Dx, can spot a dozen cancers—including bowel cancer—before you even feel sick. Early trials show it’s 99% accurate! The UK is backing a huge trial at the BowelBabe Lab (named after Dame Deborah James) to see if this test could become a game-changer for early cancer detection in the NHS. Imagine catching cancer before symptoms even show up! #CancerResearch #EarlyDetection #AIHealth #NHS #MedicalBreakthrough #Health383Share
