London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A coroner has administered a warning after a 93-year-old woman with dementia passed after eating toxic laundry tablets she may have misunderstood for sweets because of their bright packaging. How did Elizabeth Van Der-Drift mistake laundry tablets
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s commitment to “end the 8 am scramble” for medical appointments will be unattainable without raising core allocation for GPs, according to a leading medical association. What are the funding challenges facing Labour’s GP appointment reforms? The
A systematic review commissioned by the UK Civil Aviation Authority reveals that the risk of allergic reactions to peanuts during commercial flights may be lower than previously assumed. This challenges the common practice of banning nut products on planes, which was mainly
The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued new guidance in response to the growing number of doctors who have been or may be, convicted for actions related to the climate and ecological crisis. A key motivation for this guidance is the strong
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK healthcare property investor and developer Assura has locked a £500m deal to purchase Canada’s Northwest Healthcare Properties’ portfolio of 14 private hospitals in the UK. How Will Assura’s Acquisition Impact the NHS Crisis? The agreement
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pharmacies across England are incapable of providing vital NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming economic and operational pressures they are encountering, according to research. How Have Recent Cuts Affected NHS Services Provided by Pharmacies?
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s trade union and manufacturing executives have cautioned that major international manufacturers are carrying back investments in the UK until Labour indicates it is committed to promoting the industry. The heads of the Trades Union Congress (TUC)
London (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Thousands of patients are being overlooked from official health statistics because they are not visited by hospitals or GPs, according to a groundbreaking analysis of ambulance data in England. What Does the New Study Reveal About
The pilot scheme aimed at expanding access to the weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under the brand name Wegovy, is at risk of being discontinued as the new government reassesses its approach to obesity treatment across England. Initially introduced in June 2023
The groundbreaking health research initiative, “Our Future Health”, is set to launch new clinics across the UK, with appointments available at 14 new locations starting August 2024. This expansion will increase the total number of clinics to 200, aiming to make health
