Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays
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Rise in attacks on NHS workers blamed on lack of staff and delays

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/17/rise-in-attacks-on-nhs-workers-blamed-on-lack-of-staff-money-and-delays By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Hospital trusts in England reported 56,500 assaults in 2016-2017, up 10% on year before Growing numbers of NHS personnel in England have been the victim of a violent attack at work, with understaffing and delays in patients accessing services being blamed for the rise. Figures supplied by hospital…

Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say
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Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43727026 By By Alex TherrienHealth reporter, BBC News Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension kills 50% of those affected within five years, but little was known about what caused the condition…

Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body
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Student nurses face financial hardship over loan error, says nursing body

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/16/nurses-facing-financial-hardship-over-student-loan-company-error-rcn By Patrick Greenfield Student Loan Company halts or cuts funding for 800 in England and Wales after overpayments Hundreds of student nurses whose loans and grants have been cut off or reduced because of administrative errors are facing financial hardship and in some cases may not be able to continue their…

A&E waiting time figures reveal ‘eternal winter’ for NHS
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A&E waiting time figures reveal ‘eternal winter’ for NHS

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/12/a-and-e-waiting-time-eternal-winter-nhs-hospitals By Denis Campbell Health policy editor NHS emergency departments in England in March report worst performance since records began A record low in A&E treatment performance by the NHS has prompted warnings that the health service is in an “eternal winter” as hospitals cannot cope with rising patient need. Just 76.4% of patients needing…

Hospitals spending just £3 a day on patients’ meals
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Hospitals spending just £3 a day on patients’ meals

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/12/hospitals-spending-just-3-day-patients-meals/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor  Hospitals are spending as little as £3 a day on food for patients, despite rising numbers of cases of malnutrition, new figures show. Data reveals 13 trusts spending less than £5 a day on food, with just £2.61 a day spent by one NHS hospital – little more than the daily…