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BBC on MSN.com · 6h

'I'm an NHS dentist who took on 4,000 new patients - now I can't afford to keep them'

Darnell Dental Clinic has taken on an additional 4,000 people, but after losing an NHS subsidy, is now unable to offer the same level of service. Staff said they have
Open Access Government · 3h

How are infectious diseases driving health inequalities in England?

UKHSA has published new insight into health inequalities caused by infectious diseases and environmental health hazards
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Health inequalities: A societal challenge that needs a cross-sector solution

Working under Chatham House rules, they agreed that reducing avoidable and ... and digital poverty can compound health inequalities. According to NHS England, people from excluded groups or ...
Mirage News · 4d

UKHSA Releases Study on England Health Inequalities

Data shows current state of health inequalities caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards As part of its commitment to
Icon for www.hsj.co.ukHealth Service Journal · May 5, 2015

The NHS must consider the negative impacts of new care models

The HSJ Reducing Health Inequalities Forum unites 100+ senior leaders working across the NHS and wider system – from chief executives, to clinical and population health management leads – to discuss short-term tactics and long-term preventative ...
The Independent on MSN.com · 4d

Rising health-related benefit claims not linked to NHS waiting lists

A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) challenges the assumption that growing NHS waiting lists are fueling the increase in health-related benefit claims. The study found little evidence linking the two,
Icon for www.pulsetoday.co.ukPulse · 3d

First UKHSA report on health inequalities highlights large NHS bill from deprivation

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: ‘This shocking report shows the appalling healthcare inequalities this government inherited. ‘Our Plan for Change is reforming the NHS to get it back on its feet so it is there for everyone ...
Icon for www.nice.org.ukNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence · Jan 20, 2020

Cost saving and resource planning

Recovering core services and improving productivity is an immediate priority for the NHS. So, to help with this ... unfair and avoidable. Reducing health inequalities is a core part of our DNA. In fact it’s one of our core principles.
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NICE’s health inequalities modular update: A positive step, but greater nuance is needed

1 NICE describes reducing health inequalities as ‘a core part of its DNA’ and it is listed as one of its core principles. 2 It publishes an Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) for each appraisal ...
BBC · 22d

Dentists to 'shrink NHS element' to 'keep the lights on'

Dr Ciara Gallagher says patients "will end up doing without" because they can't afford to pay for dental care.
Icon for www.mirror.co.ukThe Mirror · Apr 1, 2025

One in 10 Brits 'harmed' by the NHS in the last three years after 14 years of Tory rule

A shock NHS survey has found one in 10 Brits claim ... care for patients by providing better access to services and reducing health inequalities."
Icon for www.thesun.co.ukThe Sun · 12d

New men’s health strategy will urge blokes to ‘use NHS properly’ to slash rates of suicide, heart disease and cancer

THE NHS will ... men’s health strategy. Ministers are drawing up the document with the help of experts who have 12 weeks to submit their suggestions. The strategy will aim to reduce rates ...
Icon for www.hsj.co.ukHealth Service Journal · Apr 3, 2025

How crowdsourcing engaged NHS staff in Leeds

The HSJ Reducing Health Inequalities Forum unites 100+ senior leaders working across the NHS and wider system – from chief executives, to clinical and population health management leads – to discuss short-term tactics and long-term preventative ...
The Hereford Times · 4d

New director of public health for Herefordshire Council

Herefordshire Council has welcomed a new director of public health. Zoe Clifford has taken on the role, which focuses on reducing the causes of ill-health and improving residents' health and wellbeing. She brings nearly 25 years of public health experience, including roles within the NHS, voluntary sector, local government, and civil service.
The Irish Sun · 12d

New men’s health strategy will urge blokes to ‘use NHS properly’ to slash rates of suicide, heart disease and cancer

THE NHS will be told how to help men live as long as women in England’s first ever men’s health strategy. Ministers are drawing up the document with the help of experts who have 12 weeks to submit
Icon for www.lbc.co.ukLBC · 4d

NHS waiting lists ‘not a driver for rise in health-related benefit claims’

"Reducing hospital waiting times is a sensible policy objective, not least as it would benefit those who use the NHS - but we shouldn ... "Through our 10-year health plan, we will also tackle health inequalities and shift healthcare from sickness to ...