Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisorAlan Milburn's appointment aims at reforming the NHS amidst concerns over increased private sector influence and public service integrity.
Inside Italy: Why public healthcare is no longer worth it and are train stations unsafe?Italy's public healthcare system is increasingly inaccessible, with 4.5 million people forgoing services in 2023 due to long waits and high costs.
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisorAlan Milburn's appointment aims at reforming the NHS amidst concerns over increased private sector influence and public service integrity.
Inside Italy: Why public healthcare is no longer worth it and are train stations unsafe?Italy's public healthcare system is increasingly inaccessible, with 4.5 million people forgoing services in 2023 due to long waits and high costs.
Private healthcare boom fuelled by NHS waiting listsThe UK's private healthcare market value reached £12.4 billion due to NHS waiting list pressures.NHS spending on private healthcare increased significantly to alleviate care backlogs.
NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says reportThe UK public is increasingly reliant on private healthcare due to inadequate access to NHS services, reshaping expectations for medical care.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
Private healthcare boom fuelled by NHS waiting listsThe UK's private healthcare market value reached £12.4 billion due to NHS waiting list pressures.NHS spending on private healthcare increased significantly to alleviate care backlogs.
NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says reportThe UK public is increasingly reliant on private healthcare due to inadequate access to NHS services, reshaping expectations for medical care.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
'I don't have health cover. Can I use savings to pay for a hip replacement?'Concerns about long waiting times for hip replacement surgery through public health.Private healthcare may provide a quicker solution given financial readiness.
Cheaper private Covid jabs may end up as costly as pricier ones, say expertsCheaper private Covid jabs given in groups of five can end up being as expensive as pricier options, widening inequalities.Novavax vaccine, although effective and cheaper, poses challenges due to each vial containing doses for five people.