Health

Autumn Statement: Is money for schools, social care and NHS enough?

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who devised the policy more than a decade ago, says the delay is "extraordinarily disappointing". He describes…

4 years ago

NHS care backlog push at serious risk – National Audit Office

Inflation and lack of beds and staff could halt bid to cut long waits, National Audit Office says. Source link

4 years ago

Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk. Source link

4 years ago

Mould at home: How dangerous is it and what can be done?

"Where the mould is caused by disrepair or the property is unfit for habitation - for example, as a result…

4 years ago

Health secretary hints NHS will get more money

Ahead of Thursday's Autumn Statement, NHS bosses had warned services were facing £7bn shortfall. Source link

4 years ago

Mental health patients sent miles due to bed shortage

Patients are being sent more than 60 miles (100km) away, which can delay their recovery. Source link

4 years ago

UK zoonotic research site left to deteriorate – MPs

"It is shocking that government has allowed UK capacity in this area to deteriorate so alarmingly over that same period,"…

4 years ago

BMA chief warns Scotland's GPs are at 'tipping point'

A shortage of staff and increased demand has left doctors' surgeries at "tipping point", doctors warn. Source link

4 years ago

Health bosses seek strike deal as talks take place

Ms Cordery said: "We understand the frustration felt by nurses following years of below-inflation pay settlements, the rising cost of…

4 years ago

Type 1 diabetes trial to identify at-risk children

Blood tests will look for markers that could help avoid life-threatening complications. Source link

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