NHS England workforce planning ‘not fit for purpose’, says report

NHS England workforce planning ‘not fit for purpose’, says report

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/30/nhs-england-workforce-planning-not-fit-for-purpose-health-foundation-nurses-gps-staff By:Haroon Siddique Health Foundation finds fall in number of nurses and GPs, and casts doubt on ability of government to meet staffing targets NHS England’s workforce planning is “not fit for purpose”, according to a report that found a high turnover of staff was hurting the health service financially and reducing continuity…

Medical chief’s solution for NHS ‘safety problems’

Medical chief’s solution for NHS ‘safety problems’

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://news.sky.com/story/medical-chiefs-solution-for-nhs-safety-problems-11103991 By: Sky news The national medical director of NHS England warns that the way the health service is organised is putting people at risk. The way the National Health Service is organised is putting patients’ lives at risk, according to the national medical director of NHS England. Professor Sir Bruce…

Number of NHS managers recruited soars as shortage of nurses grows

Number of NHS managers recruited soars as shortage of nurses grows

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/30/number-nhs-managers-recruited-soars-shortage-nurses-grows/ By:   Laura Donnelly, health editor 30 OCTOBER 2017 • 12:01AM Soaring numbers of NHS executives are being hired while shortages of nurses are growing, a stark report warns today. The figures show that the number of senior managers working in the health service has risen by 13 per cent in less…

NHS could have avoided WannaCry hack with ‘basic IT security’ says report

NHS could have avoided WannaCry hack with ‘basic IT security’ says report

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/oct/27/nhs-could-have-avoided-wannacry-hack-basic-it-security-national-audit-office By: Alex Hern  National Audit Office says NHS and Department of Health must ‘get their act together’ or suffer ‘far worse’ than chaos experienced in May The NHS could have avoided the crippling effects of the “relatively unsophisticated” WannaCry ransomware outbreak in May with “basic IT security”, according to an independent investigation…

NHS may rent spare rooms to ease bed crisis

NHS may rent spare rooms to ease bed crisis

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/25/nhs-to-pilot-airbnb-type-scheme-for-patients-recovering-from-surgery By:Amelia Hill Airbnb-style scheme to accommodate patients recovering from surgery raises fears of abuse and poor care Patients recovering from surgery could be discharged from hospital to recuperate in private houses nearby as part of an NHS trial that could earn those renting out the rooms up to £1,000 a month. The…