Sickness absence at highest since 2008, ONS finds

By Lee Peart 05 June 2025

Sickness absence in the workplace is at its highest since 2008, the ONS has revealed.

Sure Start financial benefits could double costs, finds IFS

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

The financial benefits of the Sure Start early years programme could be twice as high as its costs, according to new analysis.

Call for 'equity of experience' in hospital care of children and young people

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

A CQC report has identified ‘notable differences in experiences’ for autistic children and young people and those with a disability or a mental health condition in hospital care.

EXCLUSIVE: The NHS 10-Year Health Plan: conditions for success

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

NHS Providers interim chief executive Saffron Cordery sets out five conditions needed for a successful 10-Year Health Plan (10YHP).

'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.

Huge inequalities revealed in children's mental health care

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

'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.