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. ...

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: 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: July 2023 declared the hottest month on Earth since records began, according to the UN's weather body. Climate change , primarily driven by human activities, is responsible for the alarming increase in global average temperatures. Extreme heatwaves and wildfires in various regions are consequences of rising temperatures due to greenhouse gases. The urgency to address climate change and adhere to the Paris Agreement 's goals has become paramount. The UN's...