NHS
‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report
Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.
Vicky Pattison: Doctors lacked empathy when I suffered with PMDD
She was speaking after MPs found women’s health concerns are often dismissed due to ‘medical misogyny’ and ‘pervasive stigma’.
Women and girls left to ‘suck it up’ as health conditions dismissed – report
MPs examined the care and support for women and girls with painful reproductive conditions.
Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists
An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government’s proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dodges questions on funding for assisted dying
Ms Reeves was among 15 members of the Cabinet, including the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who voted for the assisted dying Bill.
Duty of candour in NHS ‘does not work and needs urgent review’, inquiry told
Former senior ombudsman Sir Rob Behrens was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry.
Vifor Pharma to pay £23m to NHS after competition probe into misleading claims
The competition watchdog was investigating whether the drugs firm had been spreading misleading information on a rival’s treatment.
Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds
Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.
Casualty Christmas special highlights hospital blood shortages, says star
It comes after a teaser trailer for the episode, called All I Want For Christmas, was released.
NHS ordered to focus on patient safety as hospitals deal with record demand
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told NHS leaders to ‘put patients ahead of targets’.