London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary has urged the NHS to review prostate cancer screening following Sir Chris Hoy’s appeal for earlier tests. The Health Secretary has said that the NHS will review its direction on testing for prostate cancer
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In an effort to prevent the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take. The UK is now starting to witness cases
Very recently I have had the good fortune of listening to what two distinguished oncologists – doctors who specialise in the treatment of cancer – have to say about the prospect of assisted suicide becoming law in this country. I met the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The NHS has started trialling a new iPhone adapter which can inspect whether someone has throat cancer. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) claimed that thousands of patients could obtain the all-clear for suspected throat cancer quickly
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Health Secretary expresses NHS cannot be turned around ‘overnight’ but promises to get service ‘back on its feet.’ The health secretary Wes Streeting has cautioned that the NHS will not be turned around in one budget,
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Hundreds of health staffers have urged the General Medical Council to prevent suspending doctors imprisoned for peaceful climate activism ahead of a trial which could witness the first jailing of a functional GP for a non-violent climate
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest Alzheimer’s drug has been denied for widespread usefulness by the NHS in England after the health spending watchdog stated that it “does not currently present value for the NHS”. It is the second disease-modifying Alzheimer’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Health Secretary stirs claims that some patients confronting avoidable ‘death sentence’ due to current NHS declines. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has revived assertions that some patients are receiving a “death sentence” because of the issues
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Gender-critical advocates have cautioned Sir Keir Starmer that Labour schemes to bar trans conversion therapy risk criminalising parents who objected to their child’s transition. Around 140 people including peers, MPs, doctors and psychotherapists have signed an open
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bystanders are less likely to provide chest compressions to women who suffer a cardiac arrest in public. The study by St John Ambulance disclosed that nearly a quarter of the 1,000 Britons surveyed confessed they were less
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The health watchdog has halted its inspections of local NHS authorities after an examination found significant failings. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will cease its assessments of England’s integrated care systems (ICS), which manage NHS services across
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leading doctors have placed Britain’s immigration system as a “public mental health concern” that imposes harm on asylum seekers, and threats “re-traumatising” those already impacted by psychological distress. The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsch) has urged UK
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds of people in the UK have been hospitalised after contracting a rare skin condition. According to new figures from the NHS, there has been a climb in those diagnosed with scabies. It is a rash induced
‘The fundamental promise of the NHS, that it will be there for us when we need it, has been broken’. These were recent words from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting. Regardless of your stance on this,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS maternity attendants will take part in a mandatory training programme to enhance patient safety after a damning report by the health regulator stated that poor care and damage in childbirth was in danger of becoming “normalised”.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A West London doctor who touched a woman’s breasts in a hospital store closet and then advised her “Please don’t tell anyone” has been expelled. Senthil Panneerselvam, an ex-specialist registrar at the leading Harefield NHS Hospital in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Structural racism is resulting in stark health inequalities among people from some ethnic backgrounds in London, according to a study by one of the UK’s top public health experts. More than half (52%) of black children and
Nurses in England have voiced dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to award a 5.5% pay increase, with two-thirds of Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members voting against the rise. The RCN argued that the pay of experienced nurses has fallen by 25%
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The military is to take cancer survivors for the first time in a bid to reduce its recruitment crisis. During an address at the Labour Party conference, John Healey, the Defence Secretary, stated that he would pitch
The UK’s Covid inquiry has heard that there is only “weak evidence” that high-grade face masks, such as FFP3 respirators, provided significantly better protection for healthcare workers compared to standard surgical masks during the pandemic. Prof Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at
A large study led by the University of Oxford has identified triptans as the most effective drugs for treating acute migraines in adults. The study, involving over 89,000 participants, compared 17 oral medications and was published in The British Medical Journal. Among
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – General practitioners (GPs) have been employing ChatGPT to treat patients, a Harvard study has cautioned. Researchers at the American university discovered one in five family doctors in the United Kingdom had used artificial intelligence means while treating
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Sir Keir Starmer pledged to construct an NHS that is “fit for the future” after a landmark report cautioned the health service is in “critical condition”. The report by independent peer Lord Ara Darzi, conducted in
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – The NHS fails the old in their hour of need, a landmark report has discovered. The study by Lord Darzi, a surgeon and an ex-health minister, will lay bare the lack of care provided to the most
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children across the UK are suffering severe damage to their health – including chronic discomfort, asthma flare-ups, weight loss and developmental problems – because of long pauses in NHS care. Some under-18s are discovering it so hard
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pregnant ladies and older individuals across England will be routinely vaccinated against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the first time, the NHS has stated. From 1 September the NHS will vaccinate pregnant women from 28 weeks
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK MPs are being insisted to stop getting freebies to sports and cultural events from tobacco, alcohol and junk food companies because their products generate so much illness and death. Should UK MPs Refuse Gifts from Industries
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has highlighted the necessity for the NHS to adopt flexible digital health records and support the formation of large practice groups in response to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Their recommendations urge
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents need to ensure their kids are fully vaccinated against measles before the latest school term begins in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the UK’s health agency has stated. What Are the Latest Statistics on Measles Cases
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 500 children in England are being referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety, more than double the rate before the pandemic. In 2023-24 there were 204,526 new referrals of patients aged 17 or under
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Many people reaching the UK to work in the NHS are robbed of welfare benefits after five years due to rules that deprived them of welfare benefits for five years. How Is the ‘No Recourse to Public
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)
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
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The undercover expense of rising workplace sickness in the UK has grown to more than £100bn a year, largely pushed by a loss of productivity amid “staggering” levels of presenteeism, a report cautions. How Has Workplace Sickness
The 2024 General Election has delivered a decisive victory for the Labour Party, with Keir Starmer leading the way to a new era of governance. This win marks a significant moment for the UK, particularly for the life sciences sector, which has
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Junior doctors have proposed a 20% wage increase to end strikes. The offer will be voted on by the British Medical Association, with negotiations ongoing. What Is Downing Street’s Stance on the Pay Negotiations? Downing Street is
Are Covid Infections Spiking? There is some indication of a small rise in Covid cases, though it’s difficult to determine the full extent. Recent hospital admission data shows an increase, with 3.31 admissions per 100,000 people in the week to 16 June,
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – An urgent request for Londoners to donate blood has been undertaken amid a “perfect storm” concerning blood stocks. Why is there an urgent need for O-negative blood? NHS Blood and Transplant expressed O Negative blood types were
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A fifth of the nursing and midwifery specialists who vacated the register in the last year accomplished so within 10 years of joining, figures reveal. Nursing leaders defined the statistic as “deeply alarming” and urged ministers to
