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NHS needs additional £8bn a year to ensure long-term plan success
As reported by The Guardian, billions more in funding will be required by the NHS to ensure the long-term plan succeeds Healthcare experts have warned keep reading
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Think tanks call for urgent delivery of public health funding
The BMA has expressed its support for a new call to ensure cut funding is restored for various medical services Two think tanks, King’s Fund keep reading
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RCGP Scotland calling for increased NHS funding for GPs
RCGP Scotland is calling for 11% of NHS funding to be poured into general practice, following the release of its From the Frontline report The keep reading
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Sure Start has saved the NHS millions, report shows
As reported by The Guardian, new research shows that the Sure Start programme has saved the NHS millions of pounds despite its own budget continually keep reading
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Analysis reveals extent of drug industry funding of patient organisations
According to new research in the BMJ, drug companies are donating millions to patient organisations; the researchers behind the statistics are calling for greater transparency keep reading
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NHS overturns 1.7 million wrongly-issued fines
As reported by the BBC, the National Audit Office has found that patients across England have been wrongly fined for prescriptions and dental treatments The keep reading
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MSPs to vote on GP funding boost
MSPs in Scotland are set to discuss and vote on the concept of boosting GP funding in order to improve recruitment and retention As reported keep reading
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Getting to grips with practice expenses
Practices are coming under more and more pressure each year to maintain their levels of earnings whilst also delivering a high standard of care to keep reading
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100,000 NHS workers unable to make ends meet
Tens of thousands of NHS workers are struggling due to very low wages, with many only earning just over £16,000 a year Around 100,000 NHS keep reading
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Government must end the squeeze on public health spending, BMA says
The British Medical Association (BMA) has stated that the government must end its pressure on public health spending, as health services deteriorate Doctors’ leaders say keep reading