Nurses pass vote of no confidence in union over pay deal handling
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Nurses pass vote of no confidence in union over pay deal handling

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/30/nurses-pass-vote-of-no-confidence-in-union-over-pay-deal-handling By Mattha Busby Royal College of Nursing council expected to step down after members’ fury over miscommunicated pay rise Royal College of Nursing members angry with their union’s handling of changes to the NHS pay deal have voted to pass a motion of no confidence in the organisation in a unprecedented move amid…

Child mental health: Camhs ‘not fit for purpose’
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Child mental health: Camhs ‘not fit for purpose’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45607313 By BBC Health news Children with mental health problems are not receiving treatment until they are in crisis and sometimes suicidal, doctors have told the BBC. A letter leaked to Panorama reveals at least one area’s child and adolescent mental health service (Camhs) to be rationing care. Leading psychiatrist Jon…

NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’
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NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/sep/18/nhs-fees-maternity-care-putting-migrant-mothers-at-risk By Amelia Hill Vulnerable women becoming distressed by legacy of ‘hostile environment’, report says Migrant mothers and their babies are being put at risk because they are too frightened of incurring large debts and falling victim to the so-called hostile environment immigration policy to access vital medical care, a report has…

Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS
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Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45522796 By BBC Health news Hundreds of patients with a type of aggressive skin cancer will be offered a targeted therapy on the NHS in England and Wales, which reduces the risk of it returning. At present, they have to hope their cancer will not return after surgery. The drug has…

Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption
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Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45498319 By Glenn CampbellBBC political correspondent A major health board has warned there is a “very high” risk that Brexit could cause disruption to its services. NHS Lanarkshire said it was working with the Scottish government to identify potential problems. A wider BBC investigation has uncovered NHS concerns that leaving the EU…