Government to introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ on patient safety in English hospitals Rule will give patients the right to a second opinion if they believe their concerns are being dismissed by NHS staff Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023
Government commits to introducing ‘Martha’s rule’ on patient safety Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Junior doctors strike August 2023: Why are they taking action? Medics in England are walking out from early on Friday morning, with no end in sight to their pay dispute Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023
Nurses’ decision to demand double-digit pay rise ‘rather confusing,’ says Cabinet minister Nursing union leader Pat Cullen has called on Health Secretary Stephen Barclay to restart pay negotiations with a proposed rise in double digits. Evening Standard · May 14, 2023
Nursing union leader Pat Cullen calls for double-digit pay offer to avert strikes RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
The Guardian view on the NHS pay deal: divide and rule Editorial: A contested settlement will do little to alleviate a chronic crisis which goes beyond issues of remuneration The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023
Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Care home provider says it faces ‘perfect storm’ with free beds but not enough staff ‘We have willingness and passion but not the ability,’ warns care home boss The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
We showed 50 Brits a picture of NHS scourge Steve Barclay - only FIVE knew who he was Despite repeated warnings the NHS is near collapse, the health secretary has been nowhere to be seen and barely anyone in Liverpool or Croydonw knew his name or recognised his picture when asked by The Mirror Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
Tories' 'breathtakingly complacency' after trying to blame Covid and flu for NHS meltdown Tories have been accused of repeatedly ignoring the problems that have left the NHS at breaking point after 13 years of shameful underfunding as they blamed Covid, Strep A and flu instead Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023
500 deaths simply criminal and you can't blame it on strikes - Voice of the Mirror This death toll is the consequence of criminal neglect and is on the watch of unelected PM Rishi Sunak and a Health Secretary, Stephen Barclay, who must be held accountable Daily Mirror · Jan 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak has 'abdicated all responsibility' as striking workers 'dying to save NHS' As ambulance workers walked out on Wednesday, No10 was again accused of blocking any progress as Unite said the Government could have ended strikes but “chose not to” Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022
Health Secretary Steve Barclay slammed for 'insulting' response to NHS strikes The Health Secretary "refused to discuss pay", according to Unite Liverpool Echo · Dec 20, 2022
Rishi Sunak refuses to bow to pressure over NHS pay as more strikes loom The PM has insisted he will not reopen the independent pay review process Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022 Tory MP admits NHS is 'broken' as man, 87, forced to wait 15 hours for ambulance Cherilyn Mackrory, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, said the current NHS crisis is 'horrible' and has got 'worse and worse'. She has written to the Health Secretary about the issues
Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022 Archie Battersbee's mum wants public inquiry and change of law after son's death Archie Battersbee was found unconscious at his home on April 7 and never regained consciousness. On August 6 he died after life-sustaining treatment was turned off
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022 Archie Battersbee’s mother appeals to Government with support ‘ending Monday’ In a letter sent on Saturday, Hollie Dance urged the Health Secretary to ‘act immediately’ to stop her son’s treatment ending.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022 Teachers and nurses ‘ready to quit’ over delays to pay rises, union leaders warn Newly appointed cabinet ministers are under pressure to swiftly resolve wage deals for public sector workers or face them leaving their professions in coming weeks
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Angela Rayner calls on government to declare any meetings where bankers’ bonuses raised Labour’s deputy leader questions government’s ‘priorities’
Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022 Downing Street bans infamous Wine Time Fridays - and £142 booze fridge vanishes After the Sue Gray report revealed wine on the walls, Boris Johnson's official spokesman said booze is only allowed for formal events in No10, and "I don't think we have the fridge any more"
Wales Online · May 26, 2022 Rishi Sunak announces handout for everyone in the UK and windfall tax on energy There is £400 for everyone, £650 for people on benefits, £300 for pensioners and £150 for disabled people
Daily Record · May 26, 2022 GMB show empty chair as Boris Johnson's chief of staff 'too busy' to appear on programme Steve Barclay, Minister for the Cabinet Office, is doing the media rounds on behalf of the government today but seems to have skipped the ITV slot.
Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022 GMB show empty chair as Tory MP 'too busy' to appear on show day after Sue Gray report ITV's Good Morning Britain showed a clip of an empty chair on the ITV show today, as the Tory MP that was scheduled to appear on the programme cancelled because he is 'too busy'
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 Boris Johnson is man of ‘honour’, claims close ally after devastating Partygate report Prime minister presided over ‘rot’ running through Downing Street, says Labour’s Lisa Nandy
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 American woman struck by car and killed on Manchester street was looking the wrong way, inquest hears Two vehicles were involved in the fatal collision