6 h. ago You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care, Streeting warned

Social care was described as a ‘very significant question’ hanging over the blueprint by the shadow health secretary.

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9 h. ago Keir Starmer set for major announcement after Rachel Reeves appeared tearful in PMQs

Keir Starmer is set to unveil a brand new 10-year plan for the NHS – despite his speech being focused on fixing the NHS he is expected to face numerous questions on his Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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19 h. ago In 1948 a Labour government founded the NHS. My job now is to make it fit for the future | Wes Streeting

Our 10-year plan, backed by an extra £29bn, will transform the service through AI and neighbourhood care – and hand power back to patientsWes Streeting is secretary of state for health and social careThere are moments in our national story when our choices define who we are. In 1948, Clement Attlee’s government made a choice founded on fairness: that everyone in our country deserves to receive the care they need, not the care they can afford.That the National Health Service was created amid the rubble and ruin of the aftermath of war makes that choice all the more remarkable. It enshrined in law and in the service itself our collective conviction that healthcare is not a privilege to be bought and sold, but a right to be cherished and protected. Now it falls to our generation to make the same choice.Wes Streeting is secretary of state for health and social care Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership applauded for maintaining 'fantastic' delayed discharge performance

Data has shown the area had just 7.9 delayed patients per 100,000 as of late May.

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27 h. ago Matt Hancock's shocking pandemic defence resurfaces as Covid 'lies' are exposed in texts

During his time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock attempted a redemption arc as he unburdened himself to campmates. Now a different narrative has emerged

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31 h. ago Hancock: Moving patients from hospitals to care homes was least

Module six of the inquiry is focused on the effect the pandemic had on both the publicly and privately funded adult social care sector across the UK.

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3 d. ago Europe melts in killer heatwave: Spanish woman drops dead as country sees 'hottest ever June' while Brit goes missing on Greek island amid warnings not to go outside at continent's holiday hotspots

Sweltering temperatures exceeded 40C (104F) across much of southern Europe over the weekend, with firefighters rallying to tackle blazes across the drying continent.

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3 d. ago Ayr dad demands social work review after foster care threat kicked down the road

The dad, aged 53, revealed how he lived with a violent partner for 15 years and was a victim of domestic abuse.

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4 d. ago UK weather: heatwave could result in hottest ever start to Wimbledon

As temperatures climb, London fire brigade highlights ‘severe’ risk of wildfiresThe latest heatwave is expected to push temperatures close to record levels for June and result in the hottest ever start to Wimbledon.Amber heat alerts remain in place until Tuesday evening for all of southern, western and eastern England with a warning of excess deaths particularly among those over 65, and increased demand on health and social care services. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Supermarkets could be fined if they fail to hit new healthy eating targets

The ‘Healthy Food Standard’ will apply to major retailers in England as part of a new government plan to tackle obesity.

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5 d. ago Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets

Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets  The Guardian

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5 d. ago NHS keeps public away as patients seen as ‘inconvenience’, new boss says

Sir Jim Mackey’s statement comes as he prepares to implement a 10-year health plan to be published by the Government next week.

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6 d. ago Fact check: How much do resident doctors earn, and what do they want?

With resident doctors in England being balloted over possible strike action, Full Fact looks at what resident (formerly ‘junior’) doctors earn.

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6 d. ago UK delegates unite in North Lanarkshire to share innovations in health and social care

Hosted by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, attendees focused on sharing best practices and learning to further improve services and outcomes for patients and service users.

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6 d. ago Health MOTs for pensioners 'could combat £23bn social care crisis'

Routine checks for people aged 65 could have a positive impact on the social care crisis, a report has found, with people potentially maintaining independence for longer

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6 d. ago Government announces plans to put ‘digital front doors’ on mental health care

It comes as the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed 85 new mental health emergency departments will be built across England.

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6 d. ago Orange Walk to draw 3,000 marchers on Ayrshire streets as council warns of disruption

North Ayrshire Council has issued a warning that an Orange Walk planned for Saturday could cause disruption.

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7 d. ago Full list of heat health alerts in England as temperatures to soar above 30C

Extreme temperatures could have significant impacts on health and social care – and even pose a risk to life

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7 d. ago Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify

Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.

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7 d. ago Amber heat health alert across UK as high temperatures risk 'danger to life'

The UKHSA issued the alert for at least seven UK regions, warning significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures

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