72 years of the NHS: Why we need to fight for our health service more than ever
The generations that witnessed the birth of the NHS now need its support, and a new, supportive system of social care.
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How austerity helped fuel the spread of Covid misinformation
Misinformation spreads when government steps back from its role as a purveyor and promoter of public health. A vacuum is created which allows false information to grow.
EXCLUSIVE: Loan firm accused of profiting off NHS brand
“Rather than supporting the national effort and rallying round our NHS, a private company is looking to make a quick buck,” campaigners told LFF.
Trade Bill threatens our NHS and crushes scrutiny, say campaigners
“The Bill leaves our NHS open to further privatisation by Donald Trump and his private healthcare cronies.”
150,000 sign petition demanding pay rise for NHS staff
LFF speaks to healthcare assistant Shane Longton (pictured holding the word ‘You’) – whose petition has caught the public mood.
Who cares for our carers? NHS staff are on the brink of a mental health crisis
“The mental health impact of what NHS frontline workers are facing is like that faced by soldiers at times of war.”
Overseas NHS staff risk lives on frontline every day yet ‘absurd’ surcharge set to increase
The Immigration Health Surcharge is set to rise by over £200 for overseas NHS workers
We need a Captain Tom Moore to get social care the attention it deserves
It’s consistently overshadowed by the NHS but it is vital.
What’s really going on with the NHS Nightingale hospitals?
Under-staffed, under-used…Are the new hospitals just a PR move?
Panorama reveals host of government failures to protect NHS workers
Their advisers told them to stockpile gowns – they didn’t.