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UK outspending other countries on health-related benefits

By Lee Peart 19 September 2024

The surge in health-related benefits spending in England and Wales has outstripped comparable countries, according to new analysis.

Three-quarters of people back whole government approach to health

By Lee Peart 19 September 2024

Almost three-quarters of people (72%) support a whole government commitment to improving health, research has found.

Replace NHS with social health insurance system, think-tank says

By Lee Peart 19 September 2024

A think-tank has called for the NHS to be replaced with a market-based social health insurance (SHI) system.

Action needed to prevent maternity services harm becoming 'normalised'

By Lee Peart 19 September 2024

The CQC has called for action to avoid poor care and preventable harm in maternity services becoming ‘normalised’.

Helen Morgan takes Lib Dems health and social care portfolio

By Lee Peart 18 September 2024

Helen Morgan has been appointed Liberal Democrat spokesperson for health and social care following a frontbench revamp by leader Ed Davey.

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Asian groups most unhappy with NHS

By Lee Peart 18 September 2024

People from Asian ethnic groups are most likely to be unhappy with the NHS, new analysis has found.

NHS 'stretched' with nurses 'in fear' during Covid, inquiry hears

By Lee Peart 18 September 2024

The NHS was understaffed with nursing staff ‘stretched’ and ‘in fear’ during the pandemic, the Covid Inquiry has been told.

NHS whistleblowers say they are being targeted for standing up for patients

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

Over 50 doctors and nurses have said they are being targeted by NHS managers for trying to protect patients' lives.

NHS prepares for winter challenges

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

Guidance has been sent to ICB and NHS trust leaders on how the NHS plans to tackle the busy winter period.

Whitepaper shines a light on disconnect between NHS and social care

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

A new whitepaper has shone a light on the disconnect between NHS and social care.