NHS Data: Government misses target of eliminating 18-month waits for routine treatment in England The government and NHS leaders have made it a top priority to cut elective care waiting times. But today's numbers paint a mixed picture. Despite prioritising the service, overall waiting lists have reached a new record of 7.33 million. That's up 110,000, the biggest month-on-month increase since August last year. A key NHS target was to eliminate 18-month waits by April. That has been missed, but they are getting close. In September 2021, there were almost 125,000 patients waiting a year and a half. That is now down to almost 10,000. Half of those remaining are at just 10 NHS trusts. The NHS says part of the reason for missing targets is the unprecedented industrial action seen over the past six months. We've had to reschedule around 500,000 appointments over the period of ...

Summary: Tony Chambers , former CEO of Countess of Chester NHS Trust , barred from roles in other trusts. Chambers took on multiple jobs post-resignation, earning over £500,000 in three years. Allegations suggest Chambers adopted a tough stance on consultants' complaints. Debate sparked on regulating managers with past concerns and allegations. Challenge persists in balancing career mobility and accountability for NHS managers . ...

Summary: Consultants in England are on a two-day strike over pay issues, with plans for more walkouts. Dr. Amid Hankari emphasizes the need for fair pay that reflects the hard work and sacrifices of doctors. The debate covers consultant earnings, economic context, patient impact, mental health care, and the NHS funding model. Patrick O'Flynn highlights concerns about strikes undermining public support for the NHS . ...

Summary: NHS patients face prolonged wait times for elective surgeries due to industrial action and other contributing factors. Tens of thousands of routine operations and procedures are canceled or delayed during strikes, exacerbating the waiting list crisis. Efforts to reduce waiting times and recover from the pandemic's impact are hindered by ongoing industrial action . ...

Summary: Hospital consultants in England strike for the first time in ten years, demanding better pay and improved working conditions. The government's acceptance of the 6% pay review body recommendation is seen as inadequate by consultants, who are facing a 35% pay erosion over the last 15 years. Trust leaders express concern over the potential impact of the strike on patient care, with nearly three-quarters of a million appointments canceled in the past eight months due to industrial action. ...

Summary: The Infected Blood Inquiry reveals the 'worst treatment disaster of the NHS,' where nearly 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through tainted blood products meant to treat them. Victims and families demand compensation for the tragedy, with 4,500 victims and their spouses already receiving interim compensation. The Prime Minister's refusal to pay compensation to family members despite the inquiry chair's recommendation causes outrage and is labeled a disgrace by campaigners. The government justifies the delay, awaiting the final inquiry report, while victims and campaigners highlight the u...

Summary: Doctors in Chester hospital accused of not acting on consultants' warnings about Lucy Letby . Dr. Susan Gilby , Chief Executive of the Trust, suspects management inaction allowed Letby to continue. Calls for a full public inquiry to uncover the truth surrounding Lucy Letby 's actions. ...

Inside the Controversial Bibby Stockholm Barge Docked in Dorset Summary: The Bibby Stockholm, a barge housing 500 asylum seekers in Portland, Dorset, is unveiled to the public for the first time. The Home Office denies claims that the barge is a virtual prison ship and states that occupants are free to come and go. Local residents express concerns about the impact of 500 single men in the isolated town and question the allocation of extra funding for the incoming asylum seekers. ...

Eurovision 2023: Decision to ban Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making address 'disappointing' So, very good morning to you, and I do want to talk about Eurovision in just a moment. But before we get on to that, a couple of stories around today that I want to ask you about. Firstly, comments by the former Conservative Home Secretary, Preeti Patel today, saying that Rishi Sunak needs to offer more hope and optimism for conservatism, or she says he risks presiding over a managed decline of the party and defeat of the next election. Is she right? So, you know, I have a marginal seat. I am reliant on the grassroots of the party to help me. They are determined, as I am, and I think most people within the party, to support the Prime Minister in the endeavours that he has to try and grow the economy and tackle the issues that are the people's priorities. So, I think what they want us t...

Pat Cullen: Negotiations Need To Happen 'Urgently' | Good Morning Britain MUSIC Now, the head of the Royal College of Nursing Union is calling for a double-digit pay rise for nurses in England, which raises the stakes in their long-running dispute with the government. Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the RCN, previously told members to accept the government's offer of 5% in March, but it was rejected in a vote by 54 to 46. And Pat Cullen joins us now. Good morning, Pat. The Times reports today nurse leader criticised for pay uterine. It has the government minister Grant Shapp saying, Pat Cullen just recently was encouraging her members to settle for the pay rise that was on the table. It's frankly rather confusing now that she seems to be coming back and saying the opposite. Now, obviously, it's your job as the RCN leader to represent the views of your member...

Liverpool Fans Express Their Views on Jordan Henderson's Legacy as He Moves to Al-Ettifaq Summary: Liverpool fans express mixed emotions about Jordan Henderson's departure from the club. Views differ on whether Henderson is a Premier League legend, with some citing his contributions on and off the pitch. Critics argue that Henderson's playing style and lack of flair make it difficult to label him as a legend. Others praise Henderson's leadership and commitment to the team, considering him a true unsung hero of football. ...

Mum tells of agonising childbirth without pain relief I was just really scared. I didn't know what was happening. I wasn't told any alternative of pain relief until I got to the hospital. Emma was about to endure the most agonising pain of her life, struggling to deliver a baby without any gas and air pain relief. It was really bad. I've never experienced that type of pain before. Well, I've had that type but without the pain relief, it was really excruciating. And I think if he was my first baby that would really put me off of having another one. It was hard to breathe through it because I was taking my breath away. It was really bad. Emma's hospital suspended gas and air because of safety fears, but nobody had warned her. It was just the pain. He's not my first baby. So my previous labours, all I've had is gas and air and it helped with the contractions...