Crisis, what NHS crisis? Theresa May must stop this denial – Jan Filochowski
A few months into my first job in the NHS, some 38 years ago, I watched Prime Minister Jim Callaghan … Read more
Social Care
Crisis means crisis, Theresa May – and it’s caused by underfunding and ignorance
Brexit means Brexit? Fair enough, Mrs May. I’ll tell you something else though. Crisis means crisis. There was widespread rebuttal … Read more
Social care failings now account for a third of hospital discharge delays
Social care should undergo an ‘urgent’ review before the Spring budget and local authority leaders should play a central part, … Read more
NHS bed-blocking rises 42% in a year, new figures show
Bed-blocking has risen more than 40 per cent in a year as hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with people needing care, … Read more
Third of councils face social care funding cut after ‘misleading’ government changes, Andy Burnham says
A third of councils in England are facing cuts in Government funding and may have to slash spending on social … Read more