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)
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
