NHS To Expand Use Of Private Sector To Tackle Waits
The use of the private sector to tackle the NHS backlog in England is to be expanded, the government says. Ministers say... Read More
Vaping: Government Plans Underage Crackdown
A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed under government plans to curb their... Read More
Millions Wait More Than A Fortnight To See A GP in England
Nearly five million patients each month in England wait more than a fortnight for a GP appointment, NHS figures show, which Labour... Read More
Government Urged To Take Action Over Pressures
Ministers are under mounting pressure to respond to “intolerable and unsustainable” pressure facing the NHS. Senior doctors described the NHS as on... Read More
Sharp Rise In Cancer Care Delays ‘Risking Lives’
There has been a sharp rise in long waits for cancer therapy in the past four years, BBC analysis shows. The number... Read More
