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Labour Drops 'NHS Is Not For Sale' Wording For Manifesto
Labour Drops "NHS Is Not For Sale" Wording For Manifesto
Health
The Labour Party's decision not to include the statement “the NHS is not for sale” in its election manifesto, despite the line being in a pre-manifesto offer, has prompted concern on the left.
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
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Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Rishi Sunak Issues 'Unequivocal' Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
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Rishi Sunak Issues "Unequivocal" Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
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Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
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Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
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Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
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We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
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The Professor Will See You Now
The Professor Will See You Now
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
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Let’s clear the cloud of confusion: vaping saves lives Partner content
Health
By Independent British Vape Trade Association
Let’s clear the cloud of confusion: vaping saves lives
Barely a day passes without a story on the apparent perils or potential risks of vaping. Vaping has been around for over a decade, but the growth in disposable or single-use devices is a relatively new phenomenon and there are legitimate concerns around youth access and their environmental impact.
Partner content
Health
By Mobile UK
National Fitness Day: How Wearable Technology Is Helping Us Manage Our Fitness and Wellbeing
National Eye Health Week: Saving our sight Partner content
Health
By Bayer
National Eye Health Week: Saving our sight
This National Eye Health Week, Bayer UK's Medical Director for Ophthalmology and Neurology, Dr Jackie Napier, sets out how we can meet the UK's growing eye health needs.
Reforming the Mental Health Act
Health
By Dr Howard Ryland and Dr Sarah Bunn
Reforming the Mental Health Act
Proposed changes to the Mental Health Act focus on increasing patient autonomy and reducing assessment and detention. Dr Howard Ryland and Dr Sarah Bunn from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, a research service based in Parliament, describe the proposed reforms to this complex legislation
We must strike the right balance in our approach to a smoke-free future
Health
By Craig Whittaker MP
We must strike the right balance in our approach to a smoke-free future
Every smoker's journey is unique. Their reasons for starting, their challenges in quitting, and their ultimate quitting methods all vary. For nearly 40 years, I enjoyed almost every cigarette I had.
100 million extra meals to combat the cost of living crisis…you would think it would be a no brainer Partner content
Environment
By FareShare
100 million extra meals to combat the cost of living crisis…you would think it would be a no brainer
It’s back-to-school, but here’s a hard truth: one in four of our teachers are secretly feeding their pupils because they are starving. So, whilst teachers dig into their own pockets, we ask the government: where’s the food?
Have you checked in on your mental health? Partner content
Health
By Jacobs
Have you checked in on your mental health?
Mental health affects us all. In the time it will take you to read this article, one person on average will have chosen to end their own life. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are currently more than 700,000 suicides a year worldwide, and for each suicide there are more than 20 suicide attempts. Every suicide is a tragedy that profoundly affects families, friends, colleagues and communities.
What happened to breast screening in England? Partner content
Health
By Breast Cancer Now
What happened to breast screening in England?
From one of the NHS’s biggest success stories to breaking point, Breast Cancer Now highlights what needs to happen to protect, recover, and invest in the breast screening programme, so we can turn the tide to save more women’s lives from breast cancer.
MPs' attitudes towards reformulation are shifting, and not for the better Partner content
Health
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
MPs' attitudes towards reformulation are shifting, and not for the better
While MPs continue to recognise the importance of sport and physical activity in encouraging healthier lifestyles, new polling suggests that more needs to be done to highlight the vital role of reformulation.
UK child exploitation charity becomes first SME to receive British Safety Council funding to support staff wellbeing Partner content
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By British Safety Council
UK child exploitation charity becomes first SME to receive British Safety Council funding to support staff wellbeing
Derbyshire-based charity, Safe and Sound has become the first organisation to successfully win funding from British Safety Council to improve and support its staff’s wellbeing.
Letby inquiry must have teeth but not succumb to pressure for unnecessary change
Health
By James Bell
Letby inquiry must have teeth but not succumb to pressure for unnecessary change
The announcement that there will be a statutory inquiry into the murders committed by Lucy Letby is another important step on the road to justice for the families so tragically affected by this case.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Update – Association for Nutrition (AFN) Application for Royal Charter
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) ministers have withdrawn their recommendation of 23rd of June 2023 to the Privy Council Office (PCO) that AfN Application for Royal Charter be granted, and the matter will be reconsidered in the light of BANT representations.
We have a chance to change the future of dementia
Health
By Stephen Hammond MP
We have a chance to change the future of dementia
It’s hard to shy away from the stark impact of dementia on our society. It remains the leading cause of death in the United Kingdom, a near million Brits are living with it, and it’s on track to be the nation’s most expensive health condition by 2030.
Why a Broken Commissioning System Leads to ‘Granny Dumping’ Partner content
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By Advinia Health Care
Why a Broken Commissioning System Leads to ‘Granny Dumping’
There is a silent scandal sweeping across the country which is leaving older people with high needs vulnerable to inadequate care and safeguarding issues –‘Granny Dumping’.
Been dazzled lately?
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Been dazzled lately?
It all started with a visit to my optician – seeking help to deal with dazzling headlights.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council comments on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme to Greater London
Commenting on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme (from 29 August) to cover Greater as well as Central London, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council said:
Government Has Not Met Senior NHS Consultants For Five Months
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Government Has Not Met Senior NHS Consultants For Five Months
The Government has not met consultants from the British Medical Association (BMA) for five months, research by the Labour party has highlighted, as doctors begin 48 hours of industrial action on Thursday.
MPs Plan To Keep Pushing For Statutory Inquiry Into Lucy Letby Murders
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MPs Plan To Keep Pushing For Statutory Inquiry Into Lucy Letby Murders
A number of MPs remain steadfast in their insistence that a statutory inquiry should be held into the murder of seven babies by Lucy Letby, legally obliging witnesses to put what they knew about circumstances surrounding the case onto government record.
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health
As a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol, 51% of veterinary medicines are expected to be discontinued in Northern Ireland at the end of 2025, posing considerable risks to animal and human health and welfare.
Neurodiverse workers more prevalent in construction: new NFB research finds Partner content
Health
By National Federation of Builders
Neurodiverse workers more prevalent in construction: new NFB research finds
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has discovered that neurodiversity is not only common amongst construction workers, but being neurodiverse is actually encouraging people to pursue a career in construction, following a survey of 1000 UK adults working in construction commissioned by the NFB.
Be Well. Get Better. Be Supported Partner content
Health
By Legal & General
Be Well. Get Better. Be Supported
Wellbeing is primarily centred in the mind, but is also linked with physical health, financial health and social health. Vanessa Sallows, Claims and Governance Director at Legal & General, outlines Legal & General’s comprehensive wellbeing support, putting the employee at the heart of their care package, making sure that expert support is available in the moments that really matter.
Government must up the pace on inflected blood compensation
Health
By Des Collins
Government must up the pace on inflected blood compensation
It is highly unusual for public inquiries to be reopened once closing statements are done and the Chair has retired to write the final report.
Government must go further and faster to reduce health disparities
Health
By Lisa Cameron MP
Government must go further and faster to reduce health disparities
In the United Kingdom, a disconcerting reality is that health inequalities continue to plague the population.
The Alarming Surge of STIs in the UK: Government Inaction Raises Concerns
Health
By Florence Eshalomi MP
The Alarming Surge of STIs in the UK: Government Inaction Raises Concerns
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a growing public health concern in the United Kingdom, with rates reaching unprecedented levels.
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