NHS waiting list for routine operations hits 12-year high with almost 225,000 patients

The number of patients waiting more than a year for routine operations on the NHS has hit its highest level since April 2008, official figures show. Almost 225,000 people had been on the spiralling lists for more than 52 weeks by December, according to the latest figures from NHS England, a 12-year high. For comparison, … Read more

NHS hospitals in England ‘cut routine operations by a QUARTER in January’

NHS hospitals in England cut routine operations by a QUARTER in January as number of coronavirus inpatients soared at the height of second wave, leaked data shows Leaked NHS figures showed 23,000 fewer operations were done in January  And separate data showed 103,491 patients needed to be seen in a month Hospitalisations from the virus … Read more

Urgent children’s operations including fracture fixes and biopsies cancelled

Hundreds of urgent children’s operations have been cancelled to make way for adult coronavirus patients, it was claimed today. The procedures — which include biopsies to spot cancer and fracture repairs — were allegedly due to take place at hospitals in London and the Midlands. They were marked as ‘Priority 2’, which should be done … Read more

Cancer operations fell by 800 in the first fortnight of 2021 as Covid cases surged

Cancer operations fell by 800 in the first fortnight of 2021 as hospital admissions for Covid-19 cases surged, new figures suggest  Estimated 800 cancer surgeries were delayed between January 3 and 17  NHS England said urgent cancer cases were being treated with top priority   But experts have described figures as ‘worrying’ and warned of consequences … Read more

Private doctors should be ‘shamed’ out of performing non-urgent operations

Private doctors have been slammed for performing non-urgent operations while the NHS is under ‘unthinkable pressure’ caused by soaring Covid cases.  Medics performing elective operations privately should be ‘shamed’ out of it amid concerns they are ‘once again taking the p*** and walking off with the money’, London’s top NHS medics believe. All of London’s … Read more

Hundreds of cancer operations are cancelled in London as hospitals are inundated with Covid patients

Hundreds of cancer operations in London are being cancelled as the city is inundated with Covid patients, according to reports.  Mayor Sadiq Khan today declared a major incident with a stark warning that the capital’s hospitals would run out of beds – as the number of people infected with coronavirus reached one person in 30 … Read more

Roger Federer WITHDRAWS from Australian Open to aid recovery from his two operations on right knee

Roger Federer WITHDRAWS from Australian Open as the six-time champion continues recovery from two operations on his right knee ahead of first Grand Slam in 2021 Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open taking place in February  His agent says it’s to aid Federer’s recovery after his operations on his right knee Federer’s agent claims … Read more

Thousands more routine operations get axed: Top hospitals cancel surgery

Thousands more routine operations get axed: Top hospitals cancel surgery as doctors battle to cope with soaring Covid-19 cases NHS trusts in London, Essex and Kent have said that they were under pressure Some forced to divert ambulances and cancel non-urgent surgery to free beds Thousands of patients are expected to be affected by the … Read more

Operations are more likely to go wrong if the surgeon is celebrating a birthday, study suggests

What’s up, doc? Operations are more likely to go wrong if the surgeon is celebrating a birthday, study suggests Surgery more likely to go wrong if doctor is celebrating a birthday, study says Distractions from dinner plans to messages could make them more error prone   Study found the death rate for elderly patients who did not … Read more

Police miss-spent millions on undercover operations infiltrating campaigning groups

Police miss-spent millions on undercover operations including an officer being trained as a CLOWN to infiltrate street campaigning group, inquiry hears Undercover Policing Inquiry hearing evidence on policing tactics across UK Officer EN34 ‘Lynn Watson’ spied on Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army Video clips show her dress in clown costume and make-up to befriend the group … Read more