Jeremy Hunt to meet Frank Field to discuss NHS funding crisis
Health Secretary agrees to look at Labour MP’s plan to raise National Insurance to fund higher spending.
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Labour leads on health, but it has to be clear that money for the NHS will lead to cuts elsewhere
To achieve economic credibility, Miliband needs to speak the language of priorities.
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What next, when the drugs won’t work?
The government has made progress on the urgent crisis of antimicrobial resistance, but sustained public pressure is still needed, says Zac…
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Why rape survivors often refuse cervical smears – even if it risks their lives
Cervical smear tests aren’t just stressful for rape survivors – they can trigger powerful flashbacks and violent memories. But avoiding…
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How Labour can turn the NHS into its general election winner again
Labour’s first radical health policy was a promise of survival through medical crises; today’s updated version should be a pledge…
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The Hobby Lobby decision was a victory for women’s rights
The Supreme Court has found a solution that is good for women and good for religious liberty.
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Diagnosing cancer: why shaming and blaming GPs isn’t about improving patient safety
Cancer very often presents in ways we don’t expect. Creating a culture of fear around diagnosis isn’t a good thing.
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Is your GP a buzzer or a meeter? Sometimes, a diagnosis starts in the waiting room
Sometimes, just going to greet a patient can make all the difference.
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