London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councils across the UK have demanded the government develop a national men’s health strategy after uncovering stark disparities in life expectancy between men living in wealthy and disadvantaged areas. Why UK Councils Are Calling for Immediate Government
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s health regulator has rejected a medication that can delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, stating its benefits are too small to explain the costs of the therapy and consolidated monitoring of patients for indications of “serious
The General Medical Council’s (GMC) recent issuance of new guidance on climate activism within the healthcare sector marks a significant development in the intersection of medical practice and environmental advocacy. This comprehensive guidance is designed to address the growing involvement of healthcare
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)
