3 w. ago Flu cases may be ‘starting to settle’ in some areas, NHS chief says

Sir Jim Mackey gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.

Politics

3 w. ago Doctors' strike will 'take toll' on patients, warns London NHS chief as five

The industrial action, from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22, comes as hospitals are already under pressure from an unprecedented wave of super flu

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3 w. ago Young people 'want to make TikTok videos' instead of nursing, warns NHS chief amid shortages

A mental health director has warned that Swindon's NHS services are struggling with severe staff shortages, with young people no longer attracted to nursing careers and instead seeing the appeal making money from TikTok videos

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3 w. ago Warning over 'really wild rumours circulating' after Greater Manchester NHS chief executive suspended

A statement was issued on Mark Fisher earlier this week

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3 w. ago NHS warns of flu 'tidal wave' as hospital chief predicts January 'carnage'

Flu hospitalisations have surged 55% as NHS hospitals prepare for what one boss calls a "perfect storm" - but some experts question if the outbreak is as severe as claimed.

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3 w. ago NHS chief 'Sleepy Jim' orders crackdown on staff working from home

He is the head of the NHS who 'runs the national health service from a train carriage' and snoozes in the middle of the working day. Now he is leading a crackdown on NHS staff working from home

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3 w. ago Streeting warns doctors’ strikes could collapse NHS – but BMA chief insists walkouts won’t put patients at risk

Dr Tom Dolphin told The Independent ‘the same model that has worked for all the previous strikes to keep patients safe will apply’ during next week’s pre-Christmas walkout, which comes amid surging flu cases

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4 w. ago Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

An expert has identified the specific strain of A/H3N2 flu responsible for the current UK surge, with NHS leaders advising people to wear masks and practice good hygiene

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4 w. ago Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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4 w. ago Superflu: 'Call off your Christmas strike,' London NHS chief urges doctors as virus rips through city

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

Science

4 w. ago Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal

The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter.

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4 w. ago SNP health secretary told to sack NHS Fife chief executive over Sandie Peggie ruling

Carol Potter is due to take early retirement next summer - but MSPs say government ministers should step in and sack her.

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last month Wear a mask on the Tube if you're unwell: NHS chief warns Londoners as superflu 'tidal wave' sweeps capital

Daniel Elkeles, head of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, told of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeping through the capital and other parts of Britain

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