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ONS

ONS lowers life expectancy projections

By Lee Peart 18 February 2025

Life expectancy for boys and girls born in 2023 has been cut by over five years on previous projections in 2010.

THE KING'S FUND

NHS admin problems impact nearly two in three

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

Almost two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one NHS admin problem over the last year, new research has found.

NUFFIELD TRUST

Report reveals NHS trusts' £1.2bn overspend

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed NHS trusts overspent by £1.2bn in 2023/24.

ONS

Healthcare productivity down 18.5% on pre-pandemic peak, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

ONS analysis has revealed healthcare productivity is 18.5% below its pre-pandemic peak in 2019.

ABUSE

Fighting back

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

With cases of violence against NHS workers on the rise, trusts and other associated organisations have been working to tackle the problem

NUFFIELD TRUST

Hospitals account for over 80% of healthcare spend in last year of life

By Lee Peart 07 February 2025

Over 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life is spent on hospitals, new analysis has found.

ONS

Alcohol related deaths in UK at record levels, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 06 February 2025

There were a record 10,473 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2023, new figures have revealed.

PAC

'Out of ideas and remarkably complacent', PAC report findings

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

A report by the Public Accounts Committee accuses health officials of being ‘out of ideas and remarkably complacent’.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION

Children in England and Wales 'substantially' more at risk of poverty

By Liz Wells 29 January 2025

More than 4 million children in the UK are currently living in poverty, new research reveals.

ELECTIVE CARE

How feasible is the 18-week elective care target?

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

The Government’s elective care target to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of Parliament is achievable but will be dependent on a significant rise in treatments and how fast referral...

ONS

Government accused of inaction following 'sickening' A&E findings

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

The Government has been accused of a ‘shocking lack of action’ after research revealed the risk of dying within 30 days of leaving A&E in England more than doubled for people who waited 12 hours co...