Hugh Pym

BBC News Health Editor covering all aspects of health (UK and Global). Politics and economics of the NHS. Thoughts from staff and patients always welcome.

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Wes Streeting to be Defence Secretary

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Interesting appointment at Dept of Health and Social Care - Yvette Cooper to be Secretary of State. A lot in her in tray with social care reform and NHS waiting lists etc.
Has experience as health minister under last Labour government as well as Cabinet roles at Treasury and DWP

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Very sad news - Ed was a consummate broadcaster, superb journalist and commentator on global politics - a privilege to work with him at ITN and BBC - a great colleague and always good company. Lovely tributes from Jonny Dymond and Jim Naughtie on @BBCr4today

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It's a privilege to celebrate the life of Ed Stourton on this morning's Today.

I worked with Ed on the World at One, where we referred to him as the 'Rolls Royce of broadcasting' - his sharp mind and vast knowledge of the world brought to bear on any story with zero fuss.

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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68 https://t.co/yyUy10cNaZ

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PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn - latest covid inquiry report. https://t.co/LLRhEdfaqR

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Such sad news - a privilege to work with Dermot over many years, starting with Channel 4 Business Daily. Great company, wonderful sense of humour, highly respected colleague and a brilliant broadcaster.

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Dermot Murnaghan was a legend on BBC Breakfast.
The audience loved him.
We loved him.
It was wonderful to welcome him back to the red sofa just a few months ago.
We laughed about his time on the show and we shared his crucial message on prostate cancer.
Thank you Dermot for being part of our lives.
We will miss you.

https://t.co/VOjv0T3lqO

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Waiting list for planned treatment in England rose for second month in succession - 7.28 million in May.
NHS England says ave A&E attendances daily exceeded 80,000 (81,264) for the firsever in June - setting a new daily attendance record

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Senior doctors in England who are members of the BMA have voted for industrial action over pay. 76 per cent of consultants voting were in favour on a 52 per cent turnout. Specialist (SAS) doctors were in favour but didn’t hit the 50 per cent turnout threshold.

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NHS in its biggest health reward scheme - walking a “marathon a month” - partnership with Sir Brendan Foster https://t.co/T45ddFPE7Q

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Resident doctors in England accept deal to end current pay dispute and strikes https://t.co/Xs33ddajLw

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BMA resident doctors in England have voted to accept government pay offer - 53% of those voting in favour

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Resident doctors cancel strike in England planned for next week. https://t.co/ZgpyzZSjKM

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Doctors’ strike due to start on Monday in England has been called off.

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BMA: Resident doctors in England call off strikes with new offer to be put to membership 
 After weeks of talks a last-minute offer has been made by Government that the UK resident doctors committee (UKRDC) Executive Committee at the BMA will put to its members.

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New figures from NHS England reveal more than 90,000 patients experienced corridor care last month in hospitals - defined as 45 minutes or more in clinically inappropriate settings.

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Resident doctors and consultants in Northern Ireland will strike on 25 and 29 June - BMA members voted in favour of industrial action in dispute over pay.

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@GWRHelp there seem to be delays between London and Reading - problem with track and power?

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NHS single patient record for England - plan to be debated in the Commons today https://t.co/aWlLSahxg9

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Fascinating trial of rooftop care for some intensive care patients - looking at benefits of open air experience https://t.co/AxuLsCYODf

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Boost to prescribing for patients in pharmacies in England from the autumn https://t.co/bL1jtM0WYm