People blame the economy and work for ill-health – not just the NHS
Exclusive data by Opinium for the Fairness Foundation has shown that the majority of people believe social determinants are making…
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The National Health Service is the publicly funded healthcare system in England, and one of the four National Health Service systems in the United Kingdom. Find here, the New Statesman’s latest comment and analysis on the NHS, including the government’s healthcare policy, the current crisis and the future of the NHS.
The Parliament Brief: The triple threat facing the NHS as winter approaches
MPs hear about the pressures facing the health service, from waiting lists to strike action.
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Can Victoria Atkins, the new Health Secretary, save the NHS?
The former Treasury minister is regarded as a new Tory talent, but she takes over at a difficult time for…
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“Associate” medics were meant to assist doctors, not replace them
GP practices have been able to hire physician associates, and what they are allowed to do has gone under the…
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Covid inquiry reveals what many already knew – the elderly are neglected
The government’s attitude towards over-65s has long been evident in its approach to social care.
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How to turn prevention into reality
Without proper measurement, the gulf between good intentions and positive change for people’s health will persist.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion are no luxury for the NHS
This is about providing better care, not political correctness.
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Donna Ockenden: “Mothers were blamed for their own deaths”
The senior midwife on the UK’s failing maternity services.
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Labour’s overtime pay plan for doctors is welcome – but not sustainable
How can clinicians work longer hours when they are already exhausted?
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The Parliament Brief: NHS doctors minimise menstrual health issues, celebrities tell MPs
The journalist Naga Munchetty told the Women and Equalities Committee that she felt “gaslit” over her adenomyosis diagnosis and treatment.
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How AI is speeding up diagnosis
Technology is transforming the speed at which diseases are detected. But what are the risks of rapid innovation?
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The BMI scale is outdated, simplistic and discriminatory
Using an out-of-date tool only exacerbates the systemic mistreatment of those deemed to be overweight.
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How digital innovation can unlock a healthier future
The rapid advancement of technology must be used to fight disease.
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More than one in ten Brits need painkillers every day
Research shared exclusively with Spotlight shows the extent of the UK’s dependency on pain medication.
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Nurses are highly skilled workers – and should be paid as such
Conversations around salary ignore the fact that nurses today do work that was traditionally the remit of junior doctors.
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The Conservatives are bringing the culture war to the NHS
The Health Secretary’s conference speech focused on trans issues and union relations rather than waiting lists and staff shortages.
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Why we must prioritise treating long-term health conditions
We need to find inventive ways to help the 26 million people in the UK who live with chronic illness.
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Ed Davey bets on the NHS to deliver a Lib Dem surge
The Liberal Democrat leader’s pledge on cancer treatment is designed to appeal to “Blue Wall” voters for whom the cost-of-living…
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The maternity unit is no place for a culture war
Britain’s maternity services are underfunded, understaffed and divided by an ideological battle over the best way to give birth.
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NHS investment “would pay for itself fourteen times over”
Researchers have found that an extra £1bn of healthcare funding could lead to a £14bn gain for the economy.
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