Does the NHS Work on Bank Holidays? A Guide to Holiday Healthcare Bank Holidays in the UK often feel like the country has hit the “pause” button, and unfortunately, the NHS is no exception...
Reforming the NHS: The Case for a Dutch-Style “National Health and Social Service” (NHSS) The NHS is currently at a breaking point. Despite record funding, performance targets are being mi...
What is the 4 Hour Accident and Emergency (A&E) target? The 4-hour Accident and Emergency (A&E) target is one of the most significant NHS performance indicators. It serves as a daily barometer...
NHS 18-Week Referral-to-Treatment (RTT): Your Rights and Wait Times If your GP refers you to a hospital specialist for a non-urgent condition, you are placed on what is known as the 18-week pathway. I...
What are the 31 and 62 day NHS cancer targets? When it comes to cancer care, every day counts. In 2026, the NHS has fully transitioned to a modernized set of standards designed to prioritize “ou...
Should I Change My GP if I Move to a New Area? (2026 Guide) Moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, and updating your healthcare shouldn’t make it harder. If you’ve just moved, you’...
How Many Beds are in the NHS? (2026 Update) Determining the exact number of hospital beds in the NHS is surprisingly complex. While it sounds like a straightforward statistic, the “live” n...
What happens I am admitted to hospital? This article describes the average unplanned (emergency) A&E or planned (elective) admission (e.g. for an operation). The average length of stay is 6-7 days...
When Should I Ring a Hospital Ward? 4-6pm. Why? When your loved one is in hospital, you will quite naturally be concerned, principally about three things: How are they? Whats wrong with them and is t...
What is a hospital social worker? A hospital social worker is a professional who can help patients and their carer with their social care needs. ‘Social care’ is a broad term that means different type...
