NHS funding

UK Health Secretary Considers Fines For No-Shows After £1B Lost Due To Skipped Doctor Appointments

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UK Health Secretary Considers Fines For No-Shows After £1B Lost Due To Skipped Doctor Appointments

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is facing mounting pressure to address the issue of missed appointments, with nearly £1 billion lost annually due to patients not attending their scheduled consultations. With a waiting list of almost 8 million people and another 1.4 million waiting to access community mental health and learning disability services, Health … Read more

NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January

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NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January

The NHS is the UK’s most treasured institution. While the public healthcare system is complex, surveys have found that British people are most proud of the NHS – overtaking that of the Armed Forces and the Royal family. So far this year, there have been waves of strike actions across the UK. The majority of … Read more