Wes Streeting Responds to Resident Doctors' Strike Threat Impacting 200,000 NHS Appointments Thursday, July 10, 2025 strike doctors nhs pay bma appointments healthsecretary wesstreeting healthcare negotiations The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a full strike by more than 26,000 resident doctors – the term now used for ‘junior’ doctors – scheduled from 7am on July 25 to 7am on July 30. This walkout could … Read More
Cheltenham College Appoints Experienced New Headteacher for 2026 Wednesday, July 2, 2025 cheltenham education headteacher leadership felsted independentschools academics pastoral cocurricular appointments Cheltenham College has announced the appointment of Chris Townsend as its new Head of College, effective from April 2026. Mr. Townsend currently serves as the headteacher at Felsted School in Essex and brings with him an … Read More
GP Receptionist in Gloucester Reveals Best Day to Book an Appointment Monday, June 16, 2025 gp receptionist appointments nhs healthcare medical booking advice patient communication Trying to secure a GP appointment can feel like a daily battle, especially when the clock edges closer to 8am and the phone lines open. Many believe that calling exactly at 8am is the key to success, leading to a flood of … Read More
Long Waiting Times for GP Appointments in Gloucestershire Friday, April 25, 2025 gloucestershire nhs appointments waiting times england gp healthcare technology disparities reforms Gloucestershire patients are facing the longest waiting times in England to see their GP, according to new NHS data. Around 11% of GP appointments in March in Gloucestershire took place more than 28 days after booking, the … Read More
1,500 New GPs Boost NHS and Reduce Waiting Lists Tuesday, April 8, 2025 nhs gps recruitment waiting lists red tape healthcare access reforms appointments community The UK Government’s Plan for Change is yielding promising results, as over 1,500 additional general practitioners have been recruited to the NHS via a new initiative since October last year. This surge in recruitment … Read More
Eye Health Warning: Third of Patients Skipping Appointments Risk Vision Loss Monday, March 31, 2025 eye health vision nhs patient care waiting times appointments vision loss eye diseases ophthalmology treatment costs The UK’s eye health is at risk as 97% of NHS trusts fail to meet patient waiting time targets for hospital eye appointments. Out of 111 NHS trusts, 108 have missed the target waiting time of 92% of patients waiting less … Read More