Pioneering drug for rare eye cancer gets go-ahead to be offered on NHS
Campaigners welcome Nice approval for use of Kimmtrak (tebentafusp) to treat patients with uveal melanoma
Hundreds of patients in England with a rare form of eye cancer are to be offered on the NHS a pioneering drug that...
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s reset: it needs a vision to tackle Britain’s challenges | Editorial
The prime minister faces scrutiny as voters demand bold action, not recycled policies, to address Britain’s deepening economic and social concerns
Sir Keir Starmer’s reboot is clearly a...
Whistleblowing reform must include GPs | Letters
It is vital for staff in general practice to have a voice, just as it is for those in hospitals, says one whistleblower
As a whistleblower within general practice, I share the concerns many of us have about confidentiality. I have faced...
UK politics live: Labour under pressure over housing and waiting list targets
Health bosses reportedly concerned about government’s focus while council leaders are said to believe building targets are unrealistic
The Local Government Association says councils need multi-year funding...
NHS bosses reportedly worried about Starmer’s pledge to cut waiting lists
PM expected to set target to carry out 92% of routine operations and appointments within 18 weeks
UK politics live – latest updates
NHS bosses are said to be privately concerned about Keir Starmer’s ambitious targets...
Public services complaints in England soar by more than a third since 2016 – study
Written complaints about DWP double, while prisons, the NHS and higher education experience big increase
Complaints about public services have soared by more than a third since 2016 with substantial jumps in...
Reforms of NHS don’t stand a chance unless recruitment is fixed, say top nurses
Number of registered nurses at record high in UK but workforce is ‘increasingly inexperienced’
Top nurses have said that planned government reforms for the health service “stand no chance” if issues with...
Blueprint drawn up to deliver ‘unprecedented transformation’ of end of life care
Palliative care commission set up to provide high-quality, holistic support to 100,000 people in England and Wales
Assisted dying bill brings critical state of palliative care into government’s focus
MPs...
Only proper funding can rescue social care | Letters
Inadequate funding of adult social care in England has a harmful knock-on effect on the NHS, writes Laura Davies
The Nuffield Trust’s warning that parts of the adult social care market in England could collapse is a stark reminder of the...
Good palliative care can alleviate the pain of dying – this bill means Labour must fund it | Rachel Clarke
Making dying easier is not the solution when NHS, social and palliative care are simply not there for patients
The succession of former prime ministers who lined up in recent days to...
The Guardian view on assisted dying debate: a first hurdle cleared – many more lie ahead | Editorial
MPs advanced the proposed bill. With ethical dilemmas and practical safeguards under scrutiny, challenges still remain unresolved
On Friday, MPs voted to advance legislation on assisted dying...
Alder Hey children’s hospital explores ‘data breach’ after ransomware claims
Screenshots purporting to be from systems of Liverpool NHS health facility have been posted on dark web
A ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from the Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, allegedly...
Experts sink their teeth into England’s NHS dental care crisis
Ideas to revive NHS dentistry include a GP-style right to register and fewer checkups for those with healthy teeth
Amid renewed concern over the millions of people in England who cannot get NHS dental care, and a warning that the...
MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins
Critics say the bill is too flawed and question whether the NHS is ready for such an impactful change in the law
UK politics live – latest updates
Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to give people “choice, autonomy and...
Rise in number of pregnant women in England not getting help they need, survey finds
CQC study found falls across a range of metrics dealing with antenatal care, labour, childbirth and postnatal care
More than a third of pregnant women in England do not always get help from maternity staff...
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