“Big Society”-style gimmicks won’t save social care
The language of “community power” is too often used to paper over the cracks of ten years of local austerity.
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Prevent and protect – why looking after our oral health begins at home
The economic impact of poor dental health is significant, but the potential for accessible oral health interventions shouldn’t be underestimated.
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The care worker shortage requires urgent intervention, MPs told
Despite proposed social care reforms, carers are still in crisis.
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How a radical new health model could ensure NHS data is used for public good
The Sovereign Health Fund would see private companies apply to use datasets to develop medical innovations, with the health service…
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How has stroke treatment been affected by Covid-19?
For a condition where time is everything, delays had a big impact on patients
How NHS Scotland became a leader in workforce planning
Under the Scottish government, the health service’s workforce has grown by more than 20 per cent north of the border.
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Why we need a new deal for nurses
Unless ministers act now, the nursing crisis will only deepen, says the chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing.
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Automated image analysis: A route to transforming healthcare?
Combining artificial intelligence with clinical knowledge could be the key to faster diagnosis, improved efficiency and better surgical planning.