Two thirds can expect to undertake unpaid care duties

Two thirds of UK adults can expect to care unpaid for a loved one in their lifetime, new figures suggest.

Strain means transgender people face years of waiting

Thousands of transgender adults and children are facing waits of up to three or more years for NHS gender identity treatment.

GNAAS seeks donations to provide 24/7 service

The Great North Air Ambulance Service is looking to provide a 24/7 service in the North East.

30,000 NHS workers trapped on zero-hour contracts

The GMB trade union has revealed that more than 30,000 NHS workers are trapped on controversial zero-hour contracts.

NHS dentist access a nationwide issue

New analysis by the BBC has found that over two million adults in England are unable to see an NHS dentist.

Transferring NHS staff to outside firms is unacceptable

A poll has revealed that the majority of the public think transferring NHS staff to private companies is unacceptable.

Tories pledge to increase health surcharge

The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal includes plans to increase the international health surcharge of £625.

Tax bills to be paid to get doctors back to work

Doctors have been promised that their tax bills will be covered by the NHS in an attempt to get them back doing overtime shifts.

‘Social prescribing’ exercise benefits smaller than thought

Researchers have argued that the so-called ‘social prescribing’ of exercise to patients may not yield the benefits hoped for.

Lib Dems argue that income tax rise will boost NHS budget

Adding a penny to the basic rate of income tax will allow the Lib Dems to spend more on the NHS if they win the General Election.

Staffing crisis endangering patients, say health bosses

Health leaders across England have warned that a lack of staffing and failure to address the pensions crisis is putting care in hospitals at risk.

Johnson delays corporation tax cuts to help fund NHS

Speaking at the CBI conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to delay cuts to corporation tax to fund other ‘priorities’ like the NHS.

NHS short of dozens of lifesaving medicines

The Guardian has learnt that the NHS is running short of dozens of lifesaving medicines, including treatments for cancer, heart conditions

Staff shortages in Scotland put 'cancer survival rates at risk'

A new report has claimed that progress on treating cancer has stalled in Scotland because of staff shortages and a lack of funding.

Rules about political neutrality too strong, say NHS staff

Staff are being prevented from speaking out during the election campaign because political neutrality rules are being applied too zealously.

Labour offers free dental check-ups for all

Jonathan Ashworth has announced plans to provide free NHS dental check-ups for everyone in England.

Better support doctors’ well-being in the workplace needed

Health services could be world leaders in creating workplaces which support doctors’ well-being if existing good practice were applied more widely.

Severe allergic reactions rise in children in last five years

The number of children being admitted to hospital in England with a severe allergic reaction has risen every year for the past five years.

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