Thousands affected by ‘hidden epidemic’ of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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Thousands affected by ‘hidden epidemic’ of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-affected-by-hidden-epidemic-of-foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-11493613 By Becky Johnson, Midlands correspondent Not enough is known about foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition that is often misdiagnosed or missed completely. At least two percent of people in the UK could be suffering from the long-term effects of their mother drinking alcohol while pregnant. Not enough is…

Amount of NHS land earmarked for sale is soaring, figures show
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Amount of NHS land earmarked for sale is soaring, figures show

Byangie vallejo

To read more click on the link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/09/nhs-land-earmarked-for-sale-to-developers By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Fears raised that underfunding has forced cash-strapped trusts to dispose of vital assets Ministers have been accused of “selling off the NHS family silver” after figures revealed that the amount of health service land being earmarked for sale to private developers is soaring. The NHS…

Patients’ lives are at risk because of ‘downright dangerous’ NHS computer systems, Matt Hancock says
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Patients’ lives are at risk because of ‘downright dangerous’ NHS computer systems, Matt Hancock says

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/06/patients-lives-risk-downright-dangerous-systems-matt-hancock/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor NHS IT systems that are “downright dangerous” are risking the lives of patients, the new Health Secretary has warned. Matt Hancock vowed to “bring the NHS into the 21st century” as he launched a ‘bonfire of the fax machines’ and waged war on outdated technology. Writing in The Telegraph,…

Sexual health care cuts will stop me helping survivors of rape and FGM
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Sexual health care cuts will stop me helping survivors of rape and FGM

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/06/sexual-health-care-cuts-stop-helping-survivors-fgm By Guardian news Women will bear the brunt of these funding shortfalls. As a doctor, I know we’re cutting off a lifeline for them A record number of visits were made to sexual health clinics in England in 2017, the equivalent of an extra 1,500 attendances a week since 2013. It couldn’t be…

Royal College of Nursing Scotland in nurse staffing levels call
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Royal College of Nursing Scotland in nurse staffing levels call

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-45416421 By BBC News The public are being urged to back a campaign for tougher legislation to ensure there are enough nurses to deliver high-quality patient care. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland said the latest NHS workforce datashowed the highest number of nursing vacancies ever reported. It said its…