Junior doctors in England today begin longest walkout in NHS history

Junior doctors in England today begin their five-day walk out—longest in NHS history—over pay dispute until July 18th, which will have a significant impact on patients. More than 47,000 junior … Continue reading Junior doctors in England today begin longest walkout in NHS history

The great NHS Digital Data Grab

Changes are coming with how GPs handle your sensitive information but privacy campaigners are uncomfortable with the plans. What’s happening and what do you need to do if you’re unhappy with the idea? You can opt out – should you, and how?

Cervical cancer awareness month

Cervical cancer screening – what’s in store for the next decade?

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the USA – at the end of a decade it seems wise to have a look at the next one and what it … Continue reading Cervical cancer screening – what’s in store for the next decade?

NHS flatlining

Post-election, January 2020, can the NHS survive the winter?

Can our NHS survive this winter? With the election looming and polls suggesting a healthy Conservative majority, can the NHS make it through another cold, hard winter? How true are … Continue reading Post-election, January 2020, can the NHS survive the winter?

“BAME young carers struggle to get the right support”, Barnardo’s reveals

“There’s never been a translator at the hospital, so I have to be there to do it.” Young Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children who care for ill or disabled … Continue reading “BAME young carers struggle to get the right support”, Barnardo’s reveals