Chronic (long-term) Heart failure (HF) is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood adequately. It is increasingly common, and deadlier than most cancers. Early diagnosis and treatment of HF im...
Why is my ‘Two Week Wait’ Appointment Taking So Long? Understanding the Two-Week Wait (2WW) and the 28-Day Faster Diagnosis Standard If your GP finds symptoms that could potentially indica...
A ’neighbourhood health service’ has been on the cards for the NHS since the term was introduced in Labour’s election manifesto last year. But what does this actually mean? The governmen...
The British Medical Association (BMA; the doctors union) has recommended the following hourly rates when consultants cover junior (now called resident) doctors shifts in the forthcoming junior doctors...
Streeting says junior doctors’ strike could break the NHS Junior (now called resident) doctors have announced a five-day strike commencing on 25th July, following a ballot by the British Medical Assoc...
On 3rd July 2025, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and PM Sir Keir Starmer, revealed their 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS in England. Healthcare is devolved in the UK. So the plan does not apply for Sc...
With temperatures over 30°C and some parts of the UK pushing 35°C, staying cool isn’t just about comfort, it’s about your health too. Heat exhaustion and dehydration can creep up quickly...
NHS Performance – Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic The NHS in England entered 2026 facing a paradox: while staff numbers and digital integration are at record highs, performance against core const...
A revolutionary new treatment for myeloma, a form of blood cancer, is being rolled out on the NHS in England. This innovative ‘Trojan horse’ therapy delivers chemotherapy drugs dire...
Urologists in the UK are calling for the end of digital rectal exam (DRE) which are dreaded by many men and were once considered essential in prostate cancer checks. The British Association of ...
