England

NHS England chair warns the buck stops with ministers

Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesRichard Meddings, a former banker, is the chair of NHS EnglandThe chair of NHS England has…

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Will scrapping NHS England help improve patient safety?

Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondentGetty ImagesAfter Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement this week that NHS England (NHSE) is to be…

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Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug on NHS in England

Hugh Pym and Ian AtkinsonBBC NewsInstitute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone tablets can help stop prostate cancer spreadingA cancer charity has said…

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NHS England to be scrapped as role returns to government control

Becky MortonPolitical reporterStarmer announces he is abolishing NHS EnglandNHS England will be abolished and brought under "democratic control" in an…

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What does NHS England do? And why is it being abolished?

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentHelen CattPolitical correspondentPA MediaThe government has announced NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy" and reform how…

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New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England

Philippa Roxby and Elena BaileyHealth reportersGetty ImagesThe first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms has been approved for use on…

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Most areas in England to cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

Nick Triggle and Hannah KarpelBBC NewsGetty ImagesMost areas in England are planning cuts to specialist eating-disorder services for children and…

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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard’s sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

PA MediaAmanda Pritchard, head of NHS England, would have regular Monday meetings with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to review performance…

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GPs in England strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

Patients will be able to book more appointments online and request to see their usual doctor under a new contract…

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Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever in England

There are a record number of patients in hospital with Norovirus in England.Data from NHS England showed 1,160 patients a…

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