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Response follows report accusing former health secretary Matt Hancock of rejecting expert advice on testing
Situation will be even harder for whoever wins next election, finds Institute for Government
A push to reduce healthcare spending and increase efficiency is leading to consolidation
Investment in psychological support fails to keep pace with rising demand, with acute delays for eating disorder sufferers
New ways of working are vital but ultimately the UK health service simply needs more cash, experts say
Operators say higher tariff would allow them to attract and keep staff as hospitals look to free up space
Structure and funding of the UK health system should be re-examined for a new era
Call for ‘urgent clarification’ on ministers’ plans for up to £250mn going towards easing pressure on NHS
Other countries have found big answers to managing ageing populations and it’s time Britain did, too
Ill, overstretched staff are increasingly struggling to get treatment from an ill, overstretched service
Chancellor accepts need for pause of at least two years despite previously championing cap
Pupil attendance in England has plummeted. Educators say the crisis has been a long time coming
Coffey aims to stem exodus of senior doctors with pension change as she tries to tackle patient backlog
She would like to transfer her property to me and my siblings
We are broken, burnt out and need politicians to face up to the scale of this crisis
Chronic underfunding of the sector has led to recruitment problems and mistreatment of workers
Intensifying medical needs of baby boomers have exposed flaws in health system
Research suggests rise in outsourcing led to ‘higher rates of treatable mortality’ from 2013-20
UK social care provider has benefited from rising demand during the pandemic
The ‘testimonials’ page of many facilities is long on statements from relatives, but not from those in care themselves
Covid fuels higher costs but rising energy bills, lower occupancy and staff shortages add to providers’ pain
Government urged to fund rise in pay to at least £10.50 an hour to compete with warehouse jobs
Surprise approach for social care provider promises to relieve shareholders of stress
UK trust has improved outcomes with innovative practice and long-term planning
Dissatisfaction rises during the pandemic driven by concerns over waiting times, staff shortages and lack of funding
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