More than 40% of online healthcare services, such as those that provide GP consultations and prescriptions through independent websites and apps, are not providing "safe" care, the health watchdog has warned. The Care Quality Commission(CQC) highlighted cases where independent … [Read more...] about Many online GP services ‘not safe’, says Care Quality Commission
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Patient hits out over Nythe Surgery closure
A NYTHE man has hit out after it was announced that his GP surgery would close. The 25-year-old, who visits Nythe Surgery every month for an arthritis check-up, is unhappy that the doctors’ surgery is to shut – apparently without first consulting patients. It was … [Read more...] about Patient hits out over Nythe Surgery closure
Fancy a career change? Nurses needed at Swindon hospital’s care centre
A GWH unit charged with helping to get patients home needs new nurses. A recruitment event this weekend will show-off the work of the special unit, charged with helping patients that need longer-term care. The Swindon Intermediate Care Centre (SwICC) provides more focussed … [Read more...] about Fancy a career change? Nurses needed at Swindon hospital’s care centre
Newark Hospital: Changes proposed for urgent care
A hospital campaigner says he wants to see proper consultation on proposed changes to urgent care provided at Newark Hospital. Mr Paul Baggaley, secretary of the Say Yes To Newark Hospital campaign group, said people should have been better informed of proposals by Newark and … [Read more...] about Newark Hospital: Changes proposed for urgent care
NHS hospital backs away from plans to send patients to recover in spare rooms under controversial move to free up hospital beds
AN NHS hospital has pulled out of plans for an Airbnb style plan to rent spare bedrooms to NHS patients for £50 a night.Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said it has no intention to support the plans, which are aimed at freeing up wards, “at this … [Read more...] about NHS hospital backs away from plans to send patients to recover in spare rooms under controversial move to free up hospital beds