The government must bring an end to the discrimination against boys and immunise all adolescents from Human Papilloma Virus, writes Baroness Altmann

The EU’s Public Health Procurement directive has protected the NHS from mass privatisation. The government must make clear those safeguards will stay in place in future trade deals, writes Baroness Brinton

The chairs of 21 select committees have signed a letter to Theresa May calling for an "urgent" parliamentary commission on health spending. 

Theresa May is reportedly planning a £4bn a year boost to NHS funding to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the health service being established.

A charity is calling on the public to use social media to urge the Prime Minister to take a walk in the shoes of people with learning disabilities.

Jeremy Hunt has confirmed plans to end the pay cap for NHS staff in a deal worth £4.2bn.

The Government-imposed cap on NHS wages is reportedly set to end as ministers and trade unions prepare to sign off a fresh pay agreement later today.

Mates in Mind has extended its reach into Northern Ireland through partnership with leading mental health charity, Inspire Knowledge and Leadership. The partnership means that construction companies and workers throughout Northern Ireland can access the full support of the Mates in Mind programme.  

For far too long, the problem of prescribed medicine dependence has been ignored or hidden away. A National Action Plan is urgently required, writes Lord Hunt

Accommodation of conscientious objection is a long-respected matter of liberty and equality in this country. This respect should be as relevant today as ever, writes Fiona Bruce

Four House of Commons committees have joined forces to demand the Government addresses the “national health emergency” of poor air quality.

Former Care Minister Norman Lamb writes ahead of his debate today on ‘Access and waiting time standards for early intervention in psychosis’.

The increasing number of cases of malnutrition in hospital and associated deaths reflect a system-wide failure to consistently screen and manage patients who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, according to new research released today by the British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA).

The increasing number of cases of malnutrition in hospital and associated deaths reflect a system-wide failure to consistently screen and manage patients who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, according to new research released today by the British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA). Katherine Sykes calls for urgent to tackle ‘unacceptable’ situation.

Diana Johnson MP responds to Maria Caulfield MP saying reducing the time limit for abortion flies in the face of the evidence. 

BANT (British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy) is delighted by the news that the Government is planning a u-turn in policy relating to banning junk food advertising and two for one promotions.

BANT (British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy) is baffled by Public Health England’s new ‘One You’ campaign focusing on the scientifically old-fashioned notion of calories.

The Prime Minister is reportedly set to U-turn on her previous decision to rule out restrictions on fast food advertising.

The growing number of hospital emergency admissions poses a “serious challenge” to the financial position of the NHS, according to the public spending watchdog.

A senior Conservative MP has called for a "debate" on whether it is time to lower the 24-week time limit for abortions.

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard writes ahead of his parliamentary question today on the cost benefits to the NHS and police of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in England.

The government should support our campaign to give more priority to the development of nursing and midwifery, writes former NHS Chief Executive Lord Crisp

A former Tory health secretary has called on Theresa May to lift the visa cap limiting the number of foreign workers that can be recruited to the NHS every year, or risk a staffing crisis.

The number of people living with diabetes is rising fast. As healthcare evolves, we must make sure those living with the condition are given the support and understanding they need, writes Liz McInnes