Health

One of the most significant public health systems in the world is the National Health Service (NHS), and it does not exist as a single, unified system across the United Kingdom. Each nation has its own system with different structures, funding mechanisms,

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers hire firms for £6m to explore private funding for NHS clinics, sparking fears of costly PFI-style failures while Labour pledges public ownership. As reported by The Guardian, firms received £6m to help ministers plan privately funded

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS productivity rose 2.7%, beating the 2% target, easing fiscal pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn Budget. As reported by The Telegraph, NHS staff exceeded government targets, giving Chancellor Rachel Reeves a pre-Budget advantage.

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health experts slam President Trump administration’s paracetamol-autism claims, saying it spreads fear and misleads pregnant women about safe pain relief.  As reported by The Independent, UK health experts have condemned reports that Trump officials will link

UK Health (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK has welcomed severely ill children from Gaza with their families, offering urgent specialist treatment through NHS hospitals nationwide. The humanitarian evacuation takes place as Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure collapses, leaving many children without access to

Wes Streeting (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bereaved mothers met Health Secretary Wes Streeting, demanding accountability from an NHS trust after maternity failures led to the deaths of their babies. In an attempt to convince Mr. Streeting to hold a public inquiry into

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Big drug companies have paused £2bn in UK investments, blaming low drug pricing support, as job cuts and industry unrest deepen. As reported by The Guardian, major pharmaceutical firms have scrapped or stalled nearly £2bn in UK

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Breast cancer may cost the UK £4.2bn by 2050, with charities urging improved screening and care to prevent deaths and economic losses. As reported by The Telegraph, research shows the UK may face a £4.2bn economic burden

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS explores drone delivery of defibrillators, aiming to cut response times and increase survival chances for heart attack patients. As reported by The Independent, the NHS may deploy drones to deliver defibrillators quickly, reaching heart patients faster

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Study finds weight-loss jabs semaglutide and tirzepatide reduce hospital admissions in HFpEF heart failure patients by over 40%. As reported by The Independent, research suggests diabetes and weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide could lower hospital risk for

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial College London doctors created an AI stethoscope that diagnoses heart failure, valve disease, and irregular rhythms in 15 seconds. As reported by The Guardian, doctors have developed an AI-powered stethoscope capable of detecting three heart conditions

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mounjaro users attempt “fifth dose” amid shortages, raising safety concerns as pharmacists and experts warn against potential health risks. As reported by The Independent, experts warned against extracting extra doses from prescribed syringes. The drug maker Eli

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England reports a record 506,549 dementia diagnoses, with new tech like MinderCare helping monitor patients at home and improve early care. As reported by The Independent, the NHS now records over 500,000 dementia diagnoses. NHS England

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  Experts warn measles could cause hundreds of deaths if UK vaccination rates keep falling, with major outbreaks expected. As reported by The Independent, a leading health expert has warned that hundreds could die from measles in the

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows omega fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk in women, with distinct lipid patterns highlighting the need for further trials. As reported by The Independent, a new study suggests omega fatty acids from fish or supplements

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A study finds youth vaping triples smoking risk and links it to cannabis, alcohol abuse, and mental health harms, urging tougher industry restrictions. As reported by The Telegraph, research shows childhood vaping can act as a gateway

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heart patients will receive remote rehab via six NHS-approved apps, giving access to exercise, diet advice, and support directly on their phones. As reported by The Telegraph, heart patients can now undergo rehabilitation from home using specially

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK health authorities urge Britons to avoid sharing towels and razors amid rising MRSA cases, urging hygiene to curb the spread in gyms and clubs. As reported by The Independent, health authorities warned Britons after a rise

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS launches online self-referral, bypassing GPs to improve early maternity care and free up tens of thousands of doctor appointments annually. As reported by The Telegraph, pregnant women in England can now see a midwife without notifying

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS prostate cancer patients face two-month waits, with rising demand causing delayed treatment as services struggle to keep up with referrals. As reported by The Telegraph, official data show the number of male cancer patients waiting long

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A recent study found a lung cancer treatment cuts death risk by 27% and extends survival to 13.2 months in aggressive small-cell cases. As reported by The Telegraph, a trial found that a new treatment can reduce

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Research shows spending 15 minutes in nature can improve mental health, particularly for young adults, reducing anxiety and depression in urban areas. As reported by The Independent, a recent study revealed that daily exposure to nature can

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn of weight regain, urging the NHS to provide structured support for those stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro treatment. As reported by The Independent, health experts warn that patients risk regaining weight after coming off weight-loss jabs

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS’s first AI physio clinic cut back-pain waitlists by 55%, saving clinical hours monthly, but concerns grow over risks to digitally excluded patients. As reported by The Guardian, an NHS trial using AI to manage physiotherapy patients

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS cancels key cancer operations during BMA strike, officials claim union demands “extortionate” pay for doctors covering absent consultants. As reported by The Independent, ongoing strike action has led to the cancellation of vital cancer surgeries, amid

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England spent £850k on trains between London and Leeds in 2023–24, raising criticism over rising costs despite remote work options. As reported by The Telegraph, Britain’s top quango spends around £850,000 each year on rail travel

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit visits in two weeks, but warn that the rescheduling will cause delays for other patients across England. As reported by The Independent, NHS England said hospitals plan to reschedule strike-hit appointments

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Nuffield Trust report finds resident doctors’ real pay has dropped by up to 10% since 2010–11, triggering fresh strikes and debate over the pay figures.  As reported by The Guardian, an independent report indicates that pay

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)

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

*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. 

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has been reported that High street eye scans on the NHS could save hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments. Patients with diabetes are regularly asked for check-ups because they are at peril of diabetic retinopathy, which

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary raised concerns over cosmetic surgery deaths for safer practices for UK citizens travelling abroad for cosmetic treatments. Wes Streeting, UK’s health minister warns people considering cosmetic surgery abroad, like Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) to

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A substantial proportion of NHS medical attendants in England and Wales are likely to exert a “conscience clause” if assisted dying is approved by parliament. The assisted dying bill specifies that no doctor would be under any

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary praised the head of a London NHS trust “busting” through waiting list backlogs as he unveiled sweeping reforms for the health service. The UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned the work being done by

Belfast, Northern Ireland – Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland are poised for “large-scale industrial action” unless their pay is brought into line with colleagues in England, Scotland, and Wales, according to union representatives. Unison’s Head of Health, Anne Speed, warned that the

Belfast – Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has cautioned that Northern Ireland may be unable to match pay raises granted to healthcare workers in other parts of the UK, despite a recent £350 million boost to the health budget. This additional funding, part

In a pivotal disclosure at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, revealed that a request for 10,000 additional permanent, staffed hospital beds was blocked by Boris Johnson’s government in July 2020. The denial, primarily from the Treasury,

In a significant step to support those seeking to quit smoking, NHS England has announced the reintroduction of Varenicline, an improved stop-smoking medication available by prescription. With the potential to aid tens of thousands of individuals in England, this daily tablet is

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 36 cautions have been issued by coroners in England and Wales this year over the inadequate sharing of NHS patient information, with some patients failing due to a lack of accurate information. Problems induced by conflicting IT