Lack of mental health support leaving children stuck in hospital – thinktank
Children with serious mental health problems are becoming trapped in NHS psychiatric units, unable to leave because care is unavailable … Read more
Quality of care
Seventh maternal death at scandal hit trust
A seventh maternal death has been reported at a London trust previously criticised for a series of deaths linked to … Read more
Call for tighter checks on private hospitals used by NHS after MRSA case
Theresa May has been urged to tighten checks on private hospitals used by the NHS after a Labour MP raised … Read more
UK cancer survival rates lag behind those of other European countries – study
Cancer survival rates in the UK continue to lag behind those of other European countries, research suggests, with experts flagging … Read more
What is being done to tackle the NHS workforce crisis?
Concerns about the health and social care workforce are at an all-time high due, in part, to the impact of … Read more
Rise in life expectancy has stalled since 2010, research shows
A century-long rise in life expectancy has stalled since 2010 when austerity brought about deep cuts in NHS and social … Read more
Betsi Cadwaladr hospital infection rates ‘too high’
Major improvements are needed at north Wales’ three main hospitals to reduce the risk of infection, a report has found. … Read more
Sick patients dying ‘unnecessarily’ in NHS because of poor care
Some of the sickest patients that hospitals treat are dying unnecessarily because they receive poor care, blighted by shortages of … Read more
Brighton care service requires improvement, says CQC
A Brighton care service has made changes for the better after a few tough years but still “requires improvement”, according … Read more
NHS holds on to top spot in healthcare survey
The NHS has been judged the best, safest and most affordable healthcare system out of 11 countries analysed and ranked by experts … Read more