NHS figures reveal almost £14bn maintenance backlog
By Lee Peart 17 October 2024
New figures have revealed an almost £14bn in maintenance backlog at NHS buildings and facilities.
Government launches crackdown on NHS waste
By Liz Wells 16 October 2024
The government is launching a crackdown on waste in the NHS to save millions of pounds a year, helping to divert more resources to frontline care.
NHS waiting lists rise again amidst record demand in August
By Lee Peart 10 October 2024
NHS waiting lists rose again to 7.64m in August up by 18,614, the latest data has revealed.
IFS highlights 'unresolved' social care issues
By Lee Peart 10 October 2024
A major new Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report has highlighted the ‘unresolved’ issues in social care funding and reform.
Council leaders call for Government approval of hospital plans
By Lee Peart 09 October 2024
Council leaders have called for Government approval of plans for a new hospital ahead of the Autumn Budget.
One last big job
09 October 2024
Newly appointed DHSC second permanent secretary Tom Riordan says his background in local government will stand him in good stead as he takes up the challenge of helping to fix health and social care
One last big job
09 October 2024
Newly appointed DHSC second permanent secretary Tom Riordan says his background in local government will stand him in good stead as he takes up the challenge of helping to fix health and social care
One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits
By Lee Peart 02 October 2024
One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.
Lib Dems calls for fiscal rule changes to fund new hospitals
By Lee Peart 26 September 2024
The Liberal Democrats have written to the health secretary to call on the Government to use any changes to the fiscal rules in the Autumn Budget to be used to complete the New Hospital Programme.
Labour plans, 'a step in the right direction', say leaders
By Lee Peart 25 September 2024
Healthcare leaders have acknowledged Wes Streeting’s commitment to creating a digital NHS focused on prevention, providing care closer to home and public health as ‘a step in the right direction’.
'I won't back down,' says Streeting
By Lee Peart 25 September 2024
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said he won’t back down in his drive to reform the NHS.
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