Saving Lewisham Hospital
On September 26th Lewisham Council passed a motion pledging to protect the NHS. Two months …
Citizens Advice Bureaux In General Practice
Why do we need this programme delivered? The main determinants of health are socio-economic. If …
What to do about regulation?
What to do about regulation. It’s a pretty big question and I don’t think there’s …
Increase of life expectancy
The NHS is important, providing treatment, relief and care in time of need, but no-one …
Can we leave industry to lead efforts to improve population health ?
No – but the food industry can cooperate if government is sufficiently committed. The best example …
What can local councillors do to protect patients from government policies on health and social care?
Councillors in England have two formal routes to influence the NHS – the Scrutiny Committees …
October 2012 edition of Healthier Scotland
For the latest Scottish health news follow @shascotland on Twitter. Universal services Scottish Labour Leader …
Challenges facing Nursing
Matt McLaughlin says Think NHS Scotland – Think Nurses Let’s face it, everyone loves nurses. …
Thatcher and our NHS
For many the outpourings of praise heaped on Mrs Thatcher strike the sourest note. For …
The case for making health inequalities a top priority
Socialist Health Association Scotland To our national shame the World Health Organisation repeatedly uses this …
Legal status of Public Health Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal status of Public Health Section 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 …