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Will the Health and Care Bill really privatise the NHS?
feature Controversial proposals have been branded the ‘NHS privatisation bill’ by Unite union
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Unexplained surge in non-Covid deaths triggers calls for probe
In Depth Almost 9,300 more people than usual have died from conditions unrelated to coronavirus since July
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The Week Unwrapped: The VP, GPs and refugees
podcast Why are Kamala Harris' approval ratings in freefall? Should the government be able to tell doctors where to work? And why have bananas got Syrian refugees in trouble in Turkey?
By The Week Staff Published
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Molnupiravir: everything you need to know about the new Covid pill
In Depth UK approves ‘game-changer’ medication for at-risk patients to take at home
By The Week Staff Published
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Extra funding for the NHS: ‘welcome and badly needed’ or a ‘hefty sacrifice’ of taxpayers’ cash?
Speed Read Twenty years ago, the NHS accounted for 27% of all day-to-day public service spending. Today, that figure is closer to 40%
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The biggest problems with the £37bn NHS Test and Trace system
feature MPs say programme has been expensive flop that ‘failed’ to stop the spread
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Protect the NHS is Boris Johnson’s war cry. But protect it from whom?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Why psychosis is on the rise
feature Latest data provides ‘concrete evidence’ of impact of Covid pandemic on mental health
By The Week Staff Published
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‘The UK has become culturally work-shy’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The Week Published
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Former nurse says NHS made her ‘fart against her will’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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‘A more balanced lifestyle for GPs leaves patients waiting longer for a diagnosis’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Where have all the doctors and nurses gone?
In Depth Health sector seeing a ‘breakdown’ in relationship between patients and medical professionals
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Manifesto review: are the Conservatives really ‘Getting on with the job’?
feature Many pledges are on track despite the pandemic - but a few big ones have been broken
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How fluoride in water can cut tooth decay
feature Chief medical officer says proposed move could halve hospital admissions among UK children
By The Week Staff Published
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