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How did NHS maternity care get into such a state?
Today’s Big Question Interim report highlights discrimination and disregard for women’s choices, while experts warn of ‘culture of blame’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of privatising the NHS
Pros and Cons Our free health service is 'in crisis' but there are fears a move to a US-style insurance model could lead to 'a two-tier' system that prioritises profits over patients
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The ‘menopause gold rush’
Under the Radar Women vulnerable to misinformation and marketing of ‘unregulated’ products
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Hospital league tables: how does the new ranking system work?
The Explainer NHS trusts are now ranked according to six performance indicators, with leaders of low-performing facilities facing penalties
By Abby Wilson Published
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What did the doctors' strike achieve?
Today's Big Question With fewer doctors walking out than in previous strikes, are there signs of a 'softening' in the pay dispute?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Doctors' strikes: have the public run out of patience?
Today's Big Question BMA confirms resident doctors will strike from Friday after government talks break down
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Labour's NHS overhaul: is 10-year plan just what the doctor ordered?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer announces reforms that promise to move NHS in England from a 'sickness service' to a health system focused on prevention
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Why people can't access dementia 'wonder' drugs
The Explainer New immunotherapy drugs offer some hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease but they're too pricey for the NHS
By Genevieve Bates Published
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How the care industry came to rely on migrant workers
The Explainer Government crackdown on recruiting workers abroad risks deepening care sector crisis, industry leaders warn
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Could medics' misgivings spell the end of the assisted dying bill?
Today's Big Question The Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified 'serious concerns' with the landmark bill – and MPs are taking notice
By Abby Wilson Published
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Washwood Heath: Birmingham's pioneering neighbourhood health service
In the Spotlight NHS England chair says there is a 'really good argument this is the model for the future'
By The Week UK Published
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The Age of Diagnosis: Suzanne O'Sullivan's 'immensely persuasive' read
The Week Recommends Rather than 'getting sicker', we may be 'atrributing more to sickness'
By The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of 'opt out' organ donation
Pros and Cons Family refusal on the rise, due to 'ambiguity' of presumed consent legislation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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What's behind the scrapping of NHS England?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting promise greater democratic control but there are whispers in Westminster that they have 'gone a bit Tory'
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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