selective mutism and nhs
According to a report, fraud and financial errors are costing the NHS billions of pounds each year. The former head of its anti-fraud section, Jim Gee, co-authored a study which reveals that fraud alone is responsible for a loss of £5bn, enough to pay for nearly 250,000 new nurses. Mr. Gee suggests that the NHS […]
Did you know that some hospitals are in such bad shape that they have to regularly close wards and operating theaters for the safety of patients? Julian Kelly, the deputy chief executive of NHS England, revealed this information during a hearing with the House of Commons public accounts committee. When questioned about the government’s plan […]
In areas with inadequate care for children with selective mutism, families are feeling isolated, according to a mother. Joanna Turner’s four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with this anxiety-based mental health disorder but received no treatment plan upon discharge. Turner emphasizes the need for standardized care across the country. For Turner, it was alarming that her daughter […]
The UK government has launched a ‘Mental Health Mission’ with an investment of £42.7 million to accelerate research into mental health conditions, including those affecting children. The aim is to develop innovative treatments, improve diagnosis accuracy and speed, and utilize technology to free up time for clinicians. The NHS reports that one in four adults […]
There is a five-year-old girl named Effie who is helping raise awareness for a condition called selective mutism. She developed this severe anxiety disorder, which caused her to have a phobia of speaking to others. Effie used to only talk to her immediate family, as she couldn’t bring herself to speak in certain situations due […]
The National Health Service (NHS) in Britain has always been cherished, with its universal healthcare and free services. However, critics have long complained about the quality of care provided. Today, the NHS is facing a crisis, and the determination to solve its problems seems to be lacking. As another winter crisis looms, it’s crucial for […]
Two brothers have received prison sentences and their parents have received suspended sentences following a health insurance scam that cost £2 million. The scam involved misleading websites that convinced people to pay for European Health Insurance Cards, which are actually free from the official NHS website. The defendants, who are from Sunderland, were sentenced at […]
