Government to promise ‘enforcement squads’ for illegal vape sales to children Task force would conduct 'test purchasing' at shops and share intelligence across regional networks and local authorities Wales Online · Apr 9, 2023
NHS plea to the public as health bosses 'deeply worried' about impact of Easter and strike action NHS bosses are concerned about the impact Easter bank holidays and strike action will have on patients over the next week Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2023
Some vapes could be banned with announcement within days The Government is considering a crack down Wales Online · Mar 31, 2023
Fruit-flavoured vapes ‘could be banned for teenagers under new plans’ Ministers fear brightly-coloured packaging and flavour names are being used to entice young customers The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Government to consider ‘banning addictive fruit-flavoured vapes’ The Public Health Minister is expected to call for an investigation on the issue, according to reports Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023
Plans to end free prescriptions for 60-65 year-olds ‘scrapped’ after backlash The plan was first proposed in 2021 by Boris Johnson’s government to lift the qualifying age for free prescriptions from 60 to 66 The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Breakthrough for parents of 'fit and healthy' son who died suddenly with no warning Nathan Bryan died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. His family has since campaigned tirelessly for more screenings for young people Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023
North East NHS prepares for junior doctors strike: Bosses have 'contingency plans in place' while medics say they're 'fed up and frustrated' Monday will see the beginning of three days of strike action from junior doctors around England. Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023
Ministers to set out plans to make England smoke-free by 2030 in ‘coming weeks’ Health minister Neil O’Brien said the Government would soon bring forward its plans for practically eliminating smoking by the end of the decade. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
AI picks out transplant organs ‘with much greater accuracy than humans’ A new project is being backed by ministers, NHS Blood and Transplant and the NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Britain takes threat from China ‘deadly seriously’, says minister amid spy balloon row Britain takes the threat from China “deadly seriously”, a Government minister said on Thursday as a review was being carried out into whether Beijing is targeting the country with spy balloons. Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023
Almost 1,500 North East patients spent 12 hours or more in A&E waiting for a hospital bed in December A&E pressures hit new highs in the North East's NHS in December Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023
NHS strike warning: 'Expect long delays during ambulance service strikes' says top boss Health bosses are expecting "long delays" for an ambulance on Wednesday during the second walkout by paramedics and allied staff Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023
Rising Covid and flu hospital admissions leaves NHS pressures 'extreme' in North East North East's NHS pressures 'still extreme' as Covid and flu admissions rise, warn top medics Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023
Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022 North East NHS' urgent plea for public to avoid using 999 or A&E unless condition is life-threatening The public are advised to think of alternative services such as local pharmacies, GPs, NHS111 online, if their condition is not life threatening
Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022 NHS bosses issue new plea to the public as North East services struggle under 'highest pressure ever seen' NHS bosses are warning delays are to be expected over the coming days
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Dentists to receive fairer payments in bid to end patient backlogs Health Minster Neil O’Brien said: ‘I am determined to make sure everybody seeking NHS dental care can receive it when they need it.’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 PPE Medpro declines to say how it would repay millions if told to do so Government is seeking to recoup money from Michelle Mone-linked firm after gowns rejected as unusable
Insider UK · Nov 25, 2022 Government has ‘far wider questions to answer’ after Mone PPE reports Labour deputy leader criticises 'failure of due diligence' over so-called VIP lane for Covid contracts
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Tories run for the hills rather than face Labour over Michelle Mone and PPE When a minister was needed to field Angela Rayner’s questions over the VIP fast lane, luckless Neil O’Brien was the only one to pick up the phone
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Michelle Mone PPE firm revelations prompt anger in Commons MPs across house condemn what one called ‘sickening, shameful’ disclosures about Covid procurement
Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022 Autumn vaccinations could be the norm as NHS urges those eligible to get Covid booster and flu jab NHS bosses encouraged people to protect themselves, their families and the NHS in a Facebook Live with the Chronicle
Chronicle Live · Sep 16, 2022 North East hospitals to carry on 'as many NHS services as possible' over Queen's funeral bank holiday Hospitals in the North East are 'where feasible' keeping as many planned appointments going over the Bank Holiday to mark the Queen's funeral
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022 Immigration has increased since Brexit, admits Tory MP A Brexiteer Tory MP on Monday admitted immigration has increased since Britain voted to leave the EU.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Art charity responds after Tory MP calls exhibition artwork ‘divisive, racist crap’ Piece was one of 10 artworks created as a response to the words ‘Straight White Male’