The rising concerns over obesity and sedentary lifestyles have pushed the UK government to introduce numerous policies aimed at improving the nation’s health. While the intention behind these policies is commendable, their implementation and affordability remain topics of debate, especially for families
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government grants £2.2bn to NHS in deprived areas to tackle care gaps and improve health outcomes, focusing on coastal and poorer communities. As reported by The Guardian, England’s poorest regions will receive billions in NHS funding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England’s NHS prescription prices frozen after three years, keeping charges under £10 as ministers move to ease rising living costs. As reported by Sky News, the UK government has announced that NHS prescription fees in England will
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) delivers its “YES to our hospices, NO to assisted suicide” postcard petition to No. 10 Downing Street. The petition was signed by 9,272 people. MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)
Over the last few months, there has been much debate about the Assisted Dying Bill. However, whilst that has consumed so much attention, a crisis has been developing below the radar – namely our vital Hospice sector and its financial situation. We
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Long delays at A&E are forcing paramedics to care for patients in ambulances, with fatal consequences, as surveys show up to 20 ambulances waiting outside. As reported by The Guardian, a survey by Unison highlights that paramedics
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England. Thanks to advances in research and treatment, survival rates have improved significantly – but only when patients are able to access the right treatment at the right time. That is why
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer among men in England. 1 in 8 will be diagnosed in their lifetime. For Black men and men with a family history of the disease that risk doubles to 1 in 4. The positive
*Nearly two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one admin problem over the last year such as lost test results, inability to change or cancel appointments, or receiving incorrect information *One in five (20%) people who used the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Health Service (NHS) in London encourages eligible individuals to book Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online by December 19 to protect against winter viruses. People have only 14 days left to book vaccination appointments for COVID-19
Ahead of the Second Reading debate in the House of Commons over Kim Leadbeater MP’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the Anscombe Centre has published a new paper by our Director, Professor David Albert Jones, showing that the evidence from
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has launched a review of physicians and anaesthesia associates in the National Health Service (NHS) to address concerns above their roles and safety. Health Minister Wes Streeting aims to reduce tensions within the staff.
