Wes Streeting’s challenge – how to fix ‘broken’ NHS
Latest performance figures show further decline The latest NHS performance figures are a stark reminder of the scale of the task Keir … Read more
waiting lists
Waiting lists “stable” despite claims of progress
Press reports of the wafer-thin reduction in the NHS waiting list in England were divided, with some reports buying the … Read more
Children’s emergency mental health referrals in England soar by 53%
NHS data shows that the number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has soared by more than … Read more
Experts say NHS data for England showing rise in cancer checks is misleading
Experts have said that the NHS figures that show more people than ever are being checked for cancer are “misleading”. … Read more
A third in UK missed work in 2022 due to delays accessing NHS care
Research has found that one in three people have missed work in the last year because of delays in accessing … Read more
Record numbers of children wait for NHS care in England
Sick children’s health problems are getting worse as record numbers wait up to 18 months for NHS care, doctors treating them have … Read more
Waiting times for perinatal mental health care in England rise sharply
There is alarm among campaigners as new analysis shows a sharp increase in the time new or expectant mothers have … Read more
‘National tragedy’: figures show large rise in people dying while on NHS waiting list
Figures obtained by the Labour Party show more than 120,000 people in England died last year while on the NHS … Read more
System admits 10-year diagnostic waits
HSJ reports that Herefordshire and Worcestershire integrated care board board papers show that adults across the area are facing ‘unacceptable’ … Read more
Does it help the NHS if richer people ‘go private’?
The NHS was set up to be a universal health service, covering the whole population, providing care according to clinical … Read more