Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the ‘VIP lane’
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Health
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.
Blumenthal: ‘I thought the TV was talking to me’
Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the "best thing" as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.
GPs ‘facing closure’ over national insurance hike
Some NI GP practices face the risk of going under due to a hike in national insurance contributions.
If you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
People in Medicare Advantage plans are now in the middle of the Open Enrollment period allowing them to either change plans or switch to Original Medicare.
Physician associate role is ‘misleading’ – coroner
A coroner says the public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate does.
Cancer patients ‘may starve’ without vital drug
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.
GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
Early mRNA vaccine trial results show potential breakthrough in fighting one of the deadliest cancers
“The latest data from the Phase I trial are encouraging,” said the study’s lead author.
