Lack of anaesthetists hampering bid to cut surgery waiting lists – study An audit by the Royal College of Anaesthetists suggested there is a 15 shortfall in their numbers across the NHS.

Patients are “paying the price” for a shortage of anaesthetists, experts have warned as a report laid bare the “growing scale of the workforce challenge” facing UK hospitals

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💔 Imagine a hospital built for your community, yet year after year, millions meant for care are going to a private company.

That’s what’s happening at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital — one of the UK’s largest PFI projects.

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Reli of mine called 999. The paramedic was Polish. He arrived at hospital and was seen by Indian doctor. The radiographer was also Indian
Emergency operation, the team from around the world

Bloody foreigners, right?

Decent people don't vote Reform

As far as I can tell, only the Guardian & Hope Not Hate have reported on this ⬇️.

I guess the rest of the media are waiting for Farage to release another football shirt for some more ‘fun guy’ headlines.

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Scottish alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019

NEW: Alcohol deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show

The UK Government’s recognition of Palestine is a welcome step, and one that is long overdue.

But words alone will not stop the genocide in Gaza.

Sanctions, an end to arms sales, a ban on goods from settlements, and the suspension of the UK–Israel trade deal must follow.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸 I am proud that the Scottish Parliament has overwhelmingly voted for our motion to call for the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Scotland stands proudly in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of genocide.

He's got my vote ❎