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UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed in 2023 after campaign by global food firms

The Guardian - UK

MPs condemn ‘astronomical’ fees paid to medical negligence lawyers

Members of the Public Accounts Committee have examined the Department of Health and Social Care’s 2023/24 accounts.

The Independent UK

2.2 million people in need of urgent NHS dental care, dentists warn

But the Government has only promised 700,000 extra urgent appointments.

The Independent UK

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Safety Commissioner highlights ‘injustice’ over lack of redress for mesh scandal

Thousands of women were harmed after being fitted with pelvic mesh.

Evening Standard

More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care

Experts say thousands more patients will die early unless NHS tackles delays, following figures from Radiotherapy UK

The Guardian - UK

Calls to end ‘harmful’ calorie labels on restaurant menus

The move was originally made to tackle the country’s obesity crisis

The Independent UK

Rise in number of children needing treatment for severe mental health crisis

Under-18s requiring emergency care can be suicidal or may be seriously ill as a result of eating disorders.

The Independent UK

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Scandal-hit nursing regulator accused of covering up critical internal review

Exclusive: The Nursing and Midwifery Council under fire again in wake of series of investigations by The Independent

The Independent UK

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

The Independent UK

Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest

Some 2,703 patients in England have been waiting at least a year and a half to begin NHS hospital treatment.

The Independent UK

Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

This is the second batch of funding from the £42.6 million pot, with the first £20 million having been released in 2023/4.

The Independent UK

Letby inquiry highlights need for NHS manager accountability – officials

The Government is planning to introduce regulation of NHS managers.

Evening Standard

Emergency doctors sound the alarm over patient care

Signs of increased pressure are already starting to show in NHS performance data.

The Independent UK

Fewer than half take part in NHS midlife MOT – report

Experts said that if more people took up the offer, it would ‘save lives and public money’.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal as patients face 'postcode lottery'

Patients left with 'distressing symptoms' with some performing procedure themselves

The Independent UK

Virtual wards ‘not a silver bullet’ for NHS as occupancy levels grow

Patients with frailty, acute respiratory infections and heart failure can be treated on virtual wards, also known as hospitals at home.

The Independent UK

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

A policy review has suggested a 10-point plan to improve current standards.

The Independent UK

Health spending in UK ‘lags behind’ European neighbours, SNP says

Research commissioned by party finds per capita spending is around a third less than Germany and Norway

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The Independent UK

Health spending in UK lags behind European neighbours – SNP

Research commissioned by the party found per capita spending is around a third less than Germany and Norway.

The Independent UK

One in four GPs has private medical insurance amid worries about state of NHS – poll

Many of those GPs surveyed said that NHS wait lists were ‘too long’ and they were unable to take sick days.

The Independent UK

Reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients in the UK revealed

Factors include a shortage of care home beds and disagreements between a patient, family and staff

The Independent UK

Data reveals reasons for delays in discharging hundreds of hospital patients

Factors include a shortage of care home beds and disagreements between a patient, family and staff.

The Independent UK

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

Experts have called for action to reduce avoidable illnesses.

The Independent UK

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.

The Independent UK

Midwife shortage and rising obesity levels straining maternity care – report

The NHS in England was short of the equivalent of 2,500 full-time midwives, the study suggested.

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