Covid inquiry reveals what many already knew – the elderly are neglected
The government’s attitude towards over-65s has long been evident in its approach to social care.
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“The ‘nanny state’ has given us a lot of freedom,” says England’s leading public health director
Greg Fell on Rishi Sunak’s cigarette ban, redefining good health, and individual responsibility.
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How to turn prevention into reality
Without proper measurement, the gulf between good intentions and positive change for people’s health will persist.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion are no luxury for the NHS
This is about providing better care, not political correctness.
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Emergency care is a postcode lottery, MPs warn NHS England
The Public Accounts Committee has warned of stark regional variations in access to urgent health services.
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The NHS workforce may have grown but so have its vacancies
Despite staffing levels increasing over the past 13 years, the health service’s supply is not keeping up with demand.
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Labour’s overtime pay plan for doctors is welcome – but not sustainable
How can clinicians work longer hours when they are already exhausted?
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The Parliament Brief: NHS doctors minimise menstrual health issues, celebrities tell MPs
The journalist Naga Munchetty told the Women and Equalities Committee that she felt “gaslit” over her adenomyosis diagnosis and treatment.
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