'Stark geographic inequalities in drug-related deaths' revealed

By Lee Peart 20 May 2025

‘Stark geographic inequalities in drug-related deaths’ are revealed in a new report by The Health Foundation.

MPs vote for assisted dying opt out for healthcare staff

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

Healthcare workers have been given the right to opt out of assisted dying following a debate in Parliament.

Huge inequalities revealed in children's mental health care

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

Jailed nurse falsely claimed £72k in wages and holiday pay

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

A former NHS mental health nurse has been jailed for falsely claiming over £72,000 in wages and holiday pay.

'Bold action' needed to support better maternity care

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

‘Bold action’ is required from the Government in order to support better maternity care, according to a new report.

Call for 'realistic goals' as NHS struggles with tight finances

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

A new report calls on the Government to set ‘realistic goals’ as the NHS is faced with tough decisions to balance its books and protect patient care.

Time to deliver

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

James Benson, chief executive of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, urges the Government to deliver on its pledge to shift from a hospital to a community healthcare model

Roundtable - Why now?

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

It’s been a breathless two months for the NHS since the Government announced the abolition of NHS England on 13 March. Our expert roundtable panellist take stock of the radical move and its implica...

Health secretary 'ignored' call for NHS Covid testing, inquiry hears

By Lee Peart 16 May 2025

Former health secretary Matt Hancock ignored calls for testing asymptomatic NHS staff during Covid, an inquiry has been told.

MPs debate Assisted Dying Bill

By Lee Peart 16 May 2025

An updated version of the Assisted Dying Bill is today being debated by MPs.