The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new guidance for benefits ‘decision-makers’ as part of recently announced changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). 

Chris Kenny, Chief Executive Officer of the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS), calls for greater focus on root causes of rising indemnity costs.

Government's ambition to make end-of-life care a core priority in the NHS will require commitments to new standards and protocols, says Baroness Finlay

Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, says that the Government throws 'pots of money' at sectors of the NHS without providing a long-term funding solution.

The transfer of health visitors and school nurses in England to local government sets the scene for further fragmentation of services that families and young children rely on, Unite, the country’s largest union, has warned.

People with dementia and learning difficulties detained in care without checks due to “failing” law, warns the Law Commission. 

After seeing his private member's bill fall, disabled peer Lord Shinkwin says the institutional prejudice that determines whether disabled human beings get to live or die must change

Antiobiotic resistance is responsible for 12,000 deaths in the UK each year, and a global response is required, says Kevin Hollinrake MP.

The pressure of dental practice, including increasing patient demands, business worries and rising complaints and claims, is pushing some practitioners to the brink, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned. 

Cutting disability benefits will do more harm than good, argues Paul Farmer CBE, Chief Executive of Mind.

Ahead of the Spring Budget, the Government must provide sufficient funding to local authorities to relieve pressures on patients and their families, says Alzheimer's Society.

The Chief Nursing Officer of NHS England is interviewed ahead of her 2 day summit for 500 senior leaders across the nursing, midwifery and care profession in mid-March.

Ahead of the APPG for Diabetes' investigation into safety and inclusion of children with medical conditions at school, the InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) have produced a booklet which advises teachers and school support staff on how best to handle the disease. 

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) says yesterday’s announcement by the Lord Chancellor that she intends to lower the discount rate from 2.5% to -0.75% will lead to a dramatic increase in the cost of indemnifying its members.

Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, the older people's charity has issued a comment in response to warning from the LGA about the final local government funding settlement and threats to care services.

Ian Murray MP pays tribute to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) campaigner, Gordon Aikman in an Adjournment debate today.

Worries about negative online comments is a small, but growing area of concern for Medical Defence Union members.

One in two (53%) disabled people have experienced bullying or harassment at work because of their impairments.

Ronnie Campbell MP argues that increasing National Insurance could help plug the £2.5bn funding gap in the NHS budget.

Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, the older people's charity has responded to the NHS Digital Monthly Combined Performance Statistics for December 2016.

Usha Grieve, Director of Information and Partnerships for Compassion in Dying outlines the Make It Your Decision campaign, encouraging people to plan ahead for their future treatment and make their wishes known.

Young people are challenging the stigma around mental health. But this progress in society has not been matched by improvements in provision

Medical and veterinary professionals came together to launch a new campaign to reduce the stigma around mental ill-health and to discuss their experiences.

What over 1,000 people said about the medication they take to manage their chronic pain.