NHS must ‘reform or die’, Sir Keir Starmer says as major report is published
In his speech on Thursday, Sir Keir will also point the finger of blame for the current state of the NHS at the Tories, saying it is “unforgivable”.
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NHS funding pledged by parties ‘well short’ of what is needed, says think tank
The Health Foundation said an incoming government will face ‘difficult choices’ on how to fund healthcare.
Six in 10 back more NHS spending, even if it means higher taxes – poll
Some 40% said they would be willing to pay higher personal taxes if it meant higher spending on public services more broadly.
The NHS is hiring fake doctors – here’s why we should all be concerned
Warnings over the "uncontrolled expansion" of Physician Associates have been sounded by campaign groups.
SNP will bring forward Bill protecting NHS from privatisation, says Flynn
'That new SNP law will also put a stop to any UK government undermining the principles and protections of the NHS as part of any future trade deals'
Patients dying in hospital corridors amid NHS ‘national emergency’, nurses warn
"Treating patients in corridors used to be an exceptional circumstance. Now it is a regular occurrence and a symptom of a system in crisis"
Patients seen queuing ‘around the block’ for GP care
"This is the worst I’ve seen it, I’ve seen it bad but never as bad this", Patient Anna-Maria Cahalane said.
Private ambulance service opens offering £99 call-outs
Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, described it as the "sort of two-tier health service we’ll be stuck with if the Tories win another term".
Workers protest against NHS contract with firm linked to Israeli military
Hundreds of NHS staff protested outside the NHS England HQ in central London on Wednesday.