NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says report
The UK public is increasingly reliant on private healthcare due to inadequate access to NHS services, reshaping expectations for medical care.
Hundreds of trans people are being 'denied hormone replacement therapy by GPs'
Over 200 trans people in the UK faced refusals for hormone replacement therapy from GPs last year, igniting concerns over discrimination and accessibility.
NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says report
The UK public is increasingly reliant on private healthcare due to inadequate access to NHS services, reshaping expectations for medical care.
Hundreds of trans people are being 'denied hormone replacement therapy by GPs'
Over 200 trans people in the UK faced refusals for hormone replacement therapy from GPs last year, igniting concerns over discrimination and accessibility.
Pumping the unemployed with weight-loss drugs echoes Victorian attitudes to the poor | Kenan Malik
The UK is exploring pilot schemes to improve obesity care with pharmaceutical companies, focusing on economic outcomes rather than individual health benefits.
Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row
Patients with advanced breast cancer in the UK are denied Enhertu, a drug that could extend their lives, due to funding decisions by NICE.
Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours
Pharmacies in the UK are considering reducing hours due to funding cuts, potentially straining public health services further.
Hundreds of thousands more people will be part-time carers by 2035, analysis shows
The UK will see a significant rise in informal caregivers by 2035, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
The changing face of aesthetics: New legislation opens doors for responsible brands
Governments are updating legislation for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, introducing a traffic light system categorizing procedures by risk level: red (high-risk), amber (medium-risk), and green (low-risk).
Cancer patients 'at risk' due to treatment delays, doctors say
Cancer care in the UK is in crisis, with patients not being treated on time leading to significant delays in treatment.
Cancer waiting times in England are at their worst on record, with only 65.9% of patients starting treatment on time in December.
UK eating disorder charity says calls from people with Arfid has risen sevenfold
ARFID cases in the UK rose sevenfold in five years, affecting children, young people, and parents.
Limited specialist care for ARFID leads to delays; 8 in 10 service providers do not mention offering ARFID care.
Improvements in cancer survival rates slowing down
The rate of improvement in cancer survival has significantly slowed in the 2010s compared to the 2000s.
Insufficient funding for research is a major reason for the slowdown.
Why is UK being hit by medicine supply shortages?
The UK is currently experiencing shortages of several important medications, including treatments for epilepsy, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions.
There has been a significant increase in the number of medicine supply issues in the UK over the past few years.
Obesity surgery to butt lifts: UK concern over unregulated plastic surgery expo
The article discusses the rise in surgical tourism in the UK, with events like the Health Tourism Expo showcasing various surgical procedures and services available abroad.