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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Health
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Health
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
The Budget Is A 'Critical Moment' For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
Health
The Budget Is A "Critical Moment" For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
The House Live
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
Health
By Scott Arthur
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Health
By Sarah Bool MP
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy tells Sienna Rodgers about her recovery from breast cancer, the lack of support she has felt from some quarters, and why Parliament needs to modernise
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow
Health & Care news
Saving Brains: the ‘postcode lottery’ of stroke treatment risks health outcomes and NHS finances Partner content
Health
By Stroke Association
Saving Brains: the ‘postcode lottery’ of stroke treatment risks health outcomes and NHS finances
Thrombectomy treatment saves brains, saves money and changes lives. It can transform stroke recovery in an instant and would save the NHS £73 million each year. So why do three quarters of the patients who need it miss out?
We must treat monkeypox as a public health emergency to avoid it becoming endemic in the UK
Health
By Angela Eagle MP
We must treat monkeypox as a public health emergency to avoid it becoming endemic in the UK
Many say that London is at its most beautiful in the summer. But over the last few weekends there’s been a new spectacle to behold in the city, with snaking queues of gay and bisexual men outside the capital’s sexual health clinics waiting for hours in the blazing sunshine to get vaccinated against a growing health threat – monkeypox.
Laura Trott: Government must step in to regulate dangerous and exploitative non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Health
By Laura Trott MP
Laura Trott: Government must step in to regulate dangerous and exploitative non-surgical cosmetic procedures
No child needs cosmetic Botox or fillers, yet thousands of young people, particularly girls, continue to undertake these dangerous and unnecessary procedures which have the potential to ruin their lives.
Government Has Rejected Plans For Olympics-Style Event To Fund Mental Health Services For First Responders
Health
Government Has Rejected Plans For Olympics-Style Event To Fund Mental Health Services For First Responders
Tory MPs have criticised the government for failing to support plans for an Olympics-style multi-sport event which will raise money towards mental health services for first responders.
Cabinet Minister Claims “There’s A Reason” The Government Hasn’t Introduced Fines For Missed GP Appointments
Health
Cabinet Minister Claims “There’s A Reason” The Government Hasn’t Introduced Fines For Missed GP Appointments
Work and pensions secretary Thérèse Coffey, who is leading Liz Truss’ leadership bid, has suggested doctors do not support Rishi Sunak’s calls to introduce fines for missed GP appointments.
The “most draconian laws in the world”: Women’s Health Strategy all but silent on abortion
Health
By Alexandra Ming, Political Consultant
The “most draconian laws in the world”: Women’s Health Strategy all but silent on abortion
Last week, the Department for Health and Social Care published its long-awaited women’s health strategy for England. Although the strategy – which seeks to address disparities in health and wellbeing outcomes for women – has been welcomed by many, stakeholders have criticised a glaring lack of focus on abortion services.
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Health
By James Wilmore
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Three decades on from winning Olympic gold, cyclist Chris Boardman has a new national challenge – getting us out of our cars and onto our bikes.
Jeremy Hunt Says Brexit May Have Had 'Marginal Impact' On NHS Staffing
Health
Jeremy Hunt Says Brexit May Have Had "Marginal Impact" On NHS Staffing
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said Brexit may have had some impact on staffing following a new report exposing major shortages in the NHS.
Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible? Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible?
National Junk Food Day is celebrated every year on July 21st as a celebration of the foods people like to snack on. Pitched as the ultimate ‘cheat day’, the reality for many, is this is their everyday diet thanks to the ease of accessibility and affordability of these foods.
Women’s reproductive health has been under-prioritised for too long – meaningful action is needed now
Health
By Diana Johnson MP, Baroness Barker and Dr Asha Kasliwal
Women’s reproductive health has been under-prioritised for too long – meaningful action is needed now
The choice of whether and when to have children is a fundamental right for girls and women. However, this right is often threatened as we have seen with the overturning of Roe vs Wade – a devastating decision removing the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States.
Putting women at the heart of the 10 Year Cancer Plan Partner content
Health
By Hologic
Putting women at the heart of the 10 Year Cancer Plan
Hologic UK and Ireland’s General Manager, Tim Simpson, outlines three steps to ensure cancer screening delivers positive outcomes for women over the next decade.
Failure To Resolve PPE Supplier Disputes May Cost Taxpayers £2.7bn, Warn MPs
Health
Failure To Resolve PPE Supplier Disputes May Cost Taxpayers £2.7bn, Warn MPs
A cross-party committee of MPs has warned a failure to resolve disputes with suppliers of poor-quality PPE could cost the taxpayer £2.7bn.
Why Portsmouth needs a medical school Partner content
Health
By University of Portsmouth
Why Portsmouth needs a medical school
A medical school at the University of Portsmouth could help transform the city’s GP provision.
Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper
With reform to the betting and gaming industry having the potential to impact the lives of millions in this country, we need to give it the attention it deserves.
Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT response to the BMJ on Hypervitaminosis D article and subsequent misrepresentation of Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners
Keir Starmer And Angela Rayner Will Not Be Fined By Durham Police
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer And Angela Rayner Will Not Be Fined By Durham Police
Labour leader Keir Starmer and deputy Angela Rayner will not be fined for their involvement in an event held while coronavirus restrictions were in place, Durham Police has confirmed.
Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals Partner content
Health
By Aico
Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals
Building the homes that the nation needs and retrofitting existing stock to support the net zero transition are enormous national challenges. They will demand commitment, investment and action from government, housebuilders, and repairs and maintenance professionals across the UK. It will also require a workforce with the skills required to take part in a rapidly changing sector.
Gynaecological conditions must be given greater priority to end prolonged suffering for women
Health
By Emma Hardy MP
Gynaecological conditions must be given greater priority to end prolonged suffering for women
The findings of the report of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) understanding the scale and impact of waiting lists in gynaecology shows waiting lists across the UK have now reached record levels.
Stephen Barclay Is The New Health Secretary And Nadhim Zahawi Replaces Rishi Sunak As Chancellor
Health
Stephen Barclay Is The New Health Secretary And Nadhim Zahawi Replaces Rishi Sunak As Chancellor
Boris Johnson has chosen Stephen Barclay to replace Sajid Javid as Health Secretary and Nadhim Zahawi to replace Rishi Sunak as Chancellor.
We still have a long way to go to end HIV stigma
Health
By Martyn Butler OBE
We still have a long way to go to end HIV stigma
This week marks 40 years since Terry Higgins died of an Aids-related illness and his partner Rupert Whitaker and I set about founding an organisation in his honour to prevent what happened to him and is happening to untold others.
Boris Johnson must honour the promises he made at the G7 to deliver Covid vaccines
Coronavirus
By Preet Kaur Gill MP
Boris Johnson must honour the promises he made at the G7 to deliver Covid vaccines
It will be an absolute disgrace if the UK falls short of its promises to provide surplus Covid-19 vaccines to the world's poorest countries.
Boosting funding to community pharmacies would help ease the NHS backlog
Health
By Lord Hunt
Boosting funding to community pharmacies would help ease the NHS backlog
A funding squeeze and workforce shortages are threatening to hold back community pharmacies from expanding.
MPs Call For Stronger UK Abortion Rights After Historic US Abortion Bans
Health
MPs Call For Stronger UK Abortion Rights After Historic US Abortion Bans
Several MPs have called on the UK government to strengthen domestic rights to abortion care following the United States' historic decision to overturn a ruling protecting the right to abortion.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference