Prof Prem Sikka: The government is relentlessly privatising the NHS
‘The NHS has been one of the greatest social achievements. Its existence, as known, is under threat.’
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Minority communities have struggled to get fair health treatment for too long. The vaccine programme shows the way
The NHS has a long way to go in restoring trust among some minority communities, but the vaccine programme is a strong start, a Department of Health and Social Care adviser writes.
Doctor’s Note: Here’s why GPs are so angry about access to Primary Care post-Covid
General Practice has been a tale of disruption and change over the last year – and we need a solution says Dr Joe McManners.
Doctor’s Note: Poachers, gamekeepers and the health sector’s revolving door problem
There are many examples of public servants becoming private consultants, to the extent where it can be considered to be an established career path, argues Dr Joe McManners
Urgent action is needed to save Britain’s social care system
Social care needs radical thinking, a large injection of government funding, and urgent reform.
London mayoral candidates pledge to resist private takeover of GP practices
But Sadiq Khan hasn’t responded, campaigners say.
Mental health issues quadruple among NHS workers during Covid-19 – major study finds
The largest study to date into the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers reveals an alarming rise in stress, anxiety, and depression.
Doctor’s Note: How the Covid crisis became a mental health crisis – and what to do about it
Across the country, GPs are witnessing a surge in mental health issues. It’s time to deal with the root causes, writes Dr Joe McManners.
The NHS shows the way in approaches to climate change
The NHS is the model of how the state can democratise action on climate change.
REVEALED: UK is the world’s biggest producer of medical cannabis – but Brits can’t access it
Almost no NHS prescriptions for medical cannabis are being issued, despite the UK being the world’s biggest producer.