Dentists tell Chancellor further cuts will kill NHS dentistry
Following new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's emergency statement on the public finances, the British Dental Association has warned any further cuts risk destroying any prospect of...
Welfare & Policy
The Welfare & Policy category explores the systems, strategies and decisions that shape health, social care and wellbeing at a population level. It examines current policy developments, funding frameworks, welfare reform and their impact on individuals and communities. From analysis of legislative change to discussion of equity and access, this category offers informed perspectives on how policy influences health outcomes and social support across society.
Climate change through a disaster medicine lens
Australia is heading for a “perfect storm” as climate change ramps up the frequency of disasters and as the population is fatigued, vulnerable and less...
63% of nurses choosing food or fuel
RCN strike ballot insights: Two thirds (63%) of nurses choosing between food and fuel and one in five (14%) turn to food banks as vast...
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services
Half of health care facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients receive care and at toilets...
Junk food ad restrictions save £200M
Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising of junk food on TfL...
WHO report on vulnerable refugees and migrants
Around the world, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, especially...
Cost of living is hitting British women’s health
Healthily survey finds cost of living crisis is hitting British women’s health hard: Women hit by the cost of living crisis are having to make difficult...
Poverty affects growth of unborn babies
New research led by the University of Aberdeen has shown that poverty is already affecting the growth of unborn babies from as early as mid-way...
Bring back wartime era ‘national kitchens’
Bring back wartime era, Government-backed 'British Restaurants' to feed those in need - and help take the stigma away from using food banks. That's the...
African kids medically disadvantaged due to COVID
African kids among those to miss medical appointments due to COVID: Patients seeking treatment for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health services missed vital appointments...
