History
A New NHS for a New Age | Let’s go Dutch The UK healthcare debate has reached a stalemate. While both major political parties promise minor reforms and record funding, the reality on the ground tells ...
What are different departments in an NHS hospital? Hospitals can be very large with 5-7 divisions/directorates (similar type) of 25+ departments. Here are the common ones. ‘T’ indicates th...
Does the NHS Have Enough Hospital Beds? The short answer is .. yes. But. It’s not just about the number of beds; it’s about how they are used. While many believe the NHS simply needs more hospitals, t...
7 Principles (and core values) of the NHS These are the 7 principles of the NHS, as stated in Englands’ NHS Constitution. It was first written in 2009, and last updated in January 2021. 1. The NHS pro...
Why is the NHS so broken? On 5th July – ironically the ‘birthday’ of the NHS in 1948 – the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, declared that th...
Can I Be Referred to Any Hospital in the UK? Your NHS “Right to Choose” Explained Many patients assume they must attend the hospital closest to their home. However, under the NHS Constitut...
NHS Consultant Clinics: Is It Possible to Turn Up Without an Appointment? No, but yes. You are not meant to. You are meant to have an appointment. But .. The big BUT. It can be a good tactic if you ei...
Should I Wait to See an NHS Consultant Instead of Their Deputy? When you arrive at an NHS outpatient clinic, you may be seen by a Registrar or a Specialty Doctor rather than the Consultant (aka ‘...
Can a Private GP Refer You Back to the NHS? The short answer is, yes, definitely. It’s fine to see a private GP if you want to and, if necessary, they will refer you to an NHS hospital consultant (or ...
Can I Have a Private Consultation Then Go to the NHS? If you are facing a long wait for a diagnosis, you may be wondering: “Can I see a private consultant and then switch back to the NHS for tre...
