Big promises. Little detail

By Lee Peart 14 June 2024

Last week’s manifestos from the main three political parties were big on promises for health and social care but very light on detail. Lee Peart compares the pledges and assesses how they stand up ...

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One in four ambulance workers witness death due to delays

One in four ambulance workers witness death due to delays

By Lee Peart 11 June 2024

One in four ambulance workers has witnessed a death due to delays in the past three years, according to new research.

Lib Dems set out plan to end ambulance delays

By Lee Peart 10 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to fix the ambulance waiting times crisis by providing an extra 1,000 staffed hospital beds and investing in urgent care services.

Liberal Democrats pledge 62-day cancer treatment guarantee

By Lee Peart 05 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats will pledge to make offering cancer treatment within 62 days a legal right in their General Election manifesto.

Liberal Democrats pledge 62-day cancer treatment guarantee

By Lee Peart 05 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats will pledge to make offering cancer treatment within 62 days a legal right in their General Election manifesto.

Liberal Democrats call for regular mental health MOTs

By Lee Peart 04 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats have proposed introducing regular mental health MOT checks at key points in people's lives.

Lib Dems pledge £1bn a year to reverse Public Health Grant cuts

By Lee Peart 03 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged a £1bn a year investment to reverse cuts to the Public Health Grant.

Liberal Democrats set out plan to 'end dental deserts'

By Lee Peart 28 May 2024

Leader Ed Davey has said the Liberal Democrats will provide free NHS dentist check-ups to children and young mothers if elected on 4 July.