Bland, soggy slop or scratch-cooked chilli and pancakes? The best and worst hospital food around the world – in pictures
From Kenya to Brazil, patients need tasty, nutritious food more than most – so which countries do it best?
• ‘We have learned to have low expectations’: why is UK hospital...
NHS-branded baby formula could prevent parents paying too much, watchdog says
CMA sets out potential measures, including price cap on retailers, to combat high prices and lack of choice
The government could offer its own low-cost baby formula under a brand such as the NHS to combat the high...
The ketamine crisis has crept up on British youth | Letters
Samantha Sherratt says young adults are presenting with life-changing bladder problems, while another reader writes that her daughter took her own life after years of addiction
Our hearts and gratitude go to “Nick” and Jack Curran...
The Guardian view on fixing the Mental Health Act: an overdue return to dignity | Editorial
There is a long way still to go, but the government is taking action to end injustice in the treatment of severe mental illness
The 1983 Mental Health Act provides for some extraordinarily coercive...
NHS doctors say lengthy disciplinary processes have left them feeling suicidal
Many say they felt ‘guilty until proven innocent’ amid fears misconduct claims used to silence whistleblowers
UK doctors are having suicidal thoughts because disciplinary proceedings against them by their NHS...
The Guardian view on Badenoch v Starmer: tussling over a shift to bigger government | Editorial
This parliament’s real battle won’t be cultural, it will be over the size of the state
Kemi Badenoch was still wooing votes from Conservative members last Wednesday, the day the budget was...
Labour promised GPs more money. Why hit them with higher national insurance? | Letter
Primary care will suffer from exposing doctors to the rise in national insurance – they should be exempt, writes Phil Taylor
The chancellor’s decision to spare the public sector from the increase in national...
In analysing the budget, take account of the social wage too | Letters
Better infrastructure and public services are in store with Rachel Reeves’ plans, says John Boaler. Plus letters from Richard Churcher, Ian Simpson, Mike Lake and Les Bright
You published an analysis of how the budget...
Children as young as two treated for obesity-related illness in England
NHS data shows one in 10 reception-age pupils now have obesity as experts warn of public health crisis
Thousands of children as young as two in England are being treated for health complications linked to severe obesity...
Streeting orders prostate cancer review after Chris Hoy calls for early tests
Cycling star, who has terminal cancer, tells men under 50 with family history of prostate cancer to ask for test
The health secretary has ordered the NHS to review its guidance on testing for prostate cancer in...
New NHS campaign urges people to call 999 at first sign of stroke
Update of Act FAST made as data for England shows average time between first symptom and call is 88 minutes
Dialling 999 as soon as stroke symptoms occur is crucial to saving lives and preventing lasting damage, a new NHS...
‘They remind me there’s a life after cancer’: how paintings in NHS hospitals help patients feel better
Feedback on the benefits of displaying pictures on wards, now gathered in a new book, is backed by scientific studies
Art, of course, brings pleasure. Now there is evidence that paintings...
NHS £22.6bn funding boost in England ‘not enough’, warn health experts
The chancellor’s budget spending increase will largely be absorbed by pre-existing plans, says top thinktank
Medical experts have warned the boost to NHS funding in England unveiled in the budget will not be enough to...
Ministers urged to protect GP practices, charities and care homes from NIC rise
Doctors and care providers warn increased costs will cause job losses and cuts in services
Ministers are under pressure to reimburse or exempt GP practices, charities and care homes from increases in national...
MPs who are also medics urge colleagues to support assisted dying bill
Exclusive: Cross-party group’s letter comes after health secretary said he doubted NHS could enact the change
A cross-party group of MPs who are practising medics and former NHS staff have written to MPs urging them to...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.