NHS bosses say 'robust plans' are in place ahead of three day junior doctors' strike NHS bosses said plans were in place to protect vital services during three days and nights of strike action Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023
Threatened doctor's surgery could close within weeks NHS boss confirms date for potential disposal of Park View Medical Centre Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023
England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Bristol residents resort to DIY dentistry as NHS access reaches crisis point Despite having 24,272 active NHS dentists in England, a quarter of the adult population still has unmet dental needs Bristol Post · Jun 1, 2023
Wayne Sullivan: City Hall diversity scheme renamed in tribute to Sadiq Khan aide who died aged 37 A City Hall scheme to encourage diversity is to be renamed in tribute to a Sadiq Khan aide who died from cancer aged 37. Evening Standard · May 30, 2023
Labour plans to allow local authorities to buy land cheaply for development Exclusive: If elected next year, party would allow officials to buy up land at fraction of potential cost as part of ‘pro-building’ agenda The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Ministers urged to ban single-use vapes amid rising popularity with UK children As many as 15% of 11- to 15-year-olds use vapes, experts suggest, with products often packaged in bright colours The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023
Concerns over ultra-processed foods on healthy eating app The Soil Association has raised concerns that the NHS Food Scanner app continues to list biscuits, cakes and crisps as ‘good’ options. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Calls to improve allergy labelling in restaurants after fatal reactions The Government is looking into improved allergy labelling and also at proposals for a national allergy tsar Wales Online · May 15, 2023
‘Nothing off the table’ over calls to improve allergy labelling in restaurants Health minister Neil O’Brien said the Government is ‘thinking about a number of different issues’. The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Tories abandon 2019 manifesto pledge to recruit 6,000 more GPs in England Rishi Sunak notably refused to repeat the vow to recruit 6,000 more GPs by the end of next year on a visit to Southampton to promote his new pharmacies blueprint Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
Met did ‘pretty good job’ says minister amid force’s coronation ‘regret’ Government ministers continued to praise the work of the police at Saturday’s event, with one suggesting officers ‘did a pretty good job’. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Labour says ‘something has gone wrong’ over arrest of coronation protesters Lisa Nandy suggests mistakes must have been made in arrest of six anti-monarchy protesters The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Coronation arrests: Met chief Sir Mark Rowley backs his officers over claims of ‘heavy handedness’ Met Commissioner says he had become extremely concerned by ‘rapidly developing’ intelligence Evening Standard · May 9, 2023
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Vapes are ‘public health ticking time bomb’ for under-18s, MPs told Conservative MP Neil Hudson pressed the Government to go further, including considering plans to hide the devices from view in shops.
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023 Labour to consider BAN on disposable vapes amid fears kids becoming nicotine addicts The Labour leader also urged ministers to ban colourful packaging and attractive flavours for kids such as unicorn crush or cotton candy amid 9% of 11 to 15 year old children having used e-cigarettes in 2021
Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023 Dentists slam Tories for 'defending indefensible' as millions can't get NHS care The Tories’ 'flawed' payment contract for dentists has been blamed on increasing numbers cutting their NHS work and going private - and some patients resorting to ripping their own teeth out
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear Leading dentists have called for action to save the service.
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 Tory health minister's wife works for private firm handed NHS contracts Neil O’Brien’s spouse is GP engagement lead for Circle Health Group, which performs operations on NHS patients at its 54 hospitals across the country
Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023 Smoking age will NOT rise above 18 as Tory ministers reject official recommendation Smokers will be encouraged to switch their fags for free vapes as part of a new government scheme, but health experts say the plans don't go 'far enough'
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes Health minister Neil O’Brien said the introduction of legal restrictions would be ‘too big a departure’ from the current policy.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023 Smokers in England to be offered vaping kits to help them quit cigarettes ‘Swap to stop’ scheme comes despite increasing alarm about rise in young people vaping
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023 Smokers to be encouraged to vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme Pregnant women will also be offered financial incentives of up to £400 to quit under Government plans.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023 Vape squads to crack down on illegal e-cigarette sales to young people Squads would also have the power to remove illegal products from shops and at borders
Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023 New vaping 'squads' to stop sales to kids don't go far enough, ministers told The Government has announced a new 'illicit vapes enforcement squad' will be set up in a clampdown, but there are calls for heavier fines for businesses that sell e-cigarettes to children