Long Ambulance Wait Leads to Permanent Disability After Stroke Friday, April 18, 2025 ambulance stroke disability delay response time healthcare rehabilitation petition nhs pressure A woman, Susan Harding, has been left with permanent disabilities after an ambulance took nearly two hours to reach her following a haemorrhagic stroke. This led to a significant bleed on the brain and left her unable to use … Read More
Avoiding Malnutrition While Losing Weight Wednesday, April 16, 2025 weightloss malnutrition caloriedeficit balanceddiet nutrition metabolism calorieintake gp weightlossjourney healthcare A common mistake in weight loss journeys is cutting too many calories, which can lead to malnutrition and hinder progress. While a calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss, excessively reducing intake can trigger survival … Read More
Bristol School Pupils Star in NHS Public Health Videos Tuesday, April 15, 2025 bristol school pupils nhs public health videos filton avenue healthcare north bristol nhs trust children Pupils at Filton Avenue Primary School in Bristol have taken on the roles of doctors and patients to create a series of adorable yet informative health videos in collaboration with North Bristol NHS Trust. Year One and Year … Read More
Hundreds of Jobs to Be Cut at Southmead Hospital in Bristol as NHS Trust Aims to Save £40million Friday, April 11, 2025 hospital nhs bristol jobs cost-cutting savings financial workforce redundancies healthcare The North Bristol NHS Trust, responsible for Southmead Hospital in Bristol, has announced its plan to slash 211 jobs in a bid to achieve savings of £40 million by 2025/26. This move comes as part of the NHS’s broader … 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
Innovative Eye Health Project Wins Prestigious NHS Award Tuesday, April 1, 2025 nhs award technology ophthalmology optometry collaboration innovation patient care healthcare cost-saving A pioneering eye health project in Gloucestershire has been honored with an award for its innovative approach that is not only transforming patient care but also saving significant costs for the National Health Service (NHS). … Read More