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'The very worst' — staff nurse lists serious problems at Victoria Hospital
A staff nurse has called on health chiefs to take action after lifting the lid on what she believes is a shocking state of affairs at a Fife hospital. (...)
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'Like a horror movie' — mother forced to give birth on pavement after buzzer confusion at Victoria Hospital maternity unit
A young mum had to give birth on the pavement outside a new maternity hospital because she was pressing the wrong door buzzer, it has emerged. (...)
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NHS Fife hopes journey planner will alleviate travel problems at Victoria Hospital
NHS Fife is urging patients and visitors to use a dedicated journey planner to help them find the easiest way to get to Victoria Hospital by public transport. (...)
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Victoria Hospital fighting new norovirus outbreak
A prolonged bout of the winter vomiting bug has closed another ward at a Fife hospital, just days after two others were declared open. (...)
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Stagecoach defends services to Victoria Hospital
Stagecoach has hit back at claims there are no services to and from west Fife to the Victoria Hospital. (...)
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Health boards struggling to meet budgets as end of financial year approaches
The health boards in Tayside and Fife have overspent by almost £4.5m, it has been revealed. (...)
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NHS Fife investigating claims elderly patient was left on hospital trolley for 14 hours
An elderly woman was left on a hospital trolley in Fife without food and drink for 14 hours, it has been claimed. (...)
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NHS Fife preparing to welcome new chief executive
John Wilson is set to take over from George Brechin as chief executive of NHS Fife. (...)
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NHS Fife faces 'incredibly difficult' fight to cut spending
NHS Fife is struggling to break even as it identifies efficiency savings of £13.5 million. (...)
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NHS Fife accused of not doing enough to explain how strike will affect patients
Fife's health chiefs have been urged to come clean on the effect Wednesday's strike action will have on hospital services. (...)
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NHS still trying to measure how public sector strike will affect patients
More than 500 NHS Tayside patients will be told later this week of cancellations and disruptions to their appointments due to strike action next Wednesday. (...)
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BMA's call to ban smoking in cars wins support from NHS Fife
NHS FIFE has backed calls by the British Medical Association to ban people from smoking in their cars. (...)
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Report warns NHS Fife has failed to turn round budget overspend
Health chiefs in Fife have been told critical action is needed to avoid a massive budget overspend by the end of the financial year. (...)
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Critics warn asking nurses to wash uniforms at home will increase hygiene problems
All nursing staff at Ninewells Hospital could be asked to wash their uniforms at home — despite staff fears over hygiene. (...)
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Stratheden Hospital's Drumcarrow Lodge ward to close
A ward catering for elderly people at a psychiatric hospital in Fife is to close following a wide-ranging review. (...)
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NHS Fife told it can make huge savings by adopting smarter medicine policy
More must be done to curb spiralling NHS spending on prescription drugs in Fife, health chiefs have been told. (...)
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Friends of Netherlea Hospital hand over 1,200-name petition demanding it stays open
A petition featuring the signatures of more than 1,200 people opposing the closure of Netherlea Hospital has been handed over to health chiefs. (...)
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NHS Fife abandons plan to end home births — but warns issue may have to be revisited
A plan to axe Fife's home birth service has been shelved by health chiefs, much to the relief of campaigners. (...)
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'These numbers are worrying' — NHS Fife budget black hole attributed to soaring agency staff costs
Agency staff costs have been blamed for a massive hole in NHS Fife's finances. (...)
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'There was a lot of anger' — Netherlea Hospital meeting fails to pacify local campaigners
Netherlea Hospital campaigners have given NHS Fife an angry reception at a meeting in Newport. (...)
