The Queen’s speech and the NHS
Is secondary legislation the new primary legislation? Perhaps the least surprising element of yesterday’s speech …
Deal or no deal?
The main job just completed of the Junior Doctors Committee was to achieve a deal …
Can Simon Stevens’ Sustainability and Transformation Plans save the NHS?
Predictions that the NHS is facing disaster have been issued so often that people no …
Mental illness is the biggest single cause of misery in our society
In an interview with Joel Suss, editor of the British Politics and Policy blog, Richard …
How to overcome your worries that have been holding you back?
We live stressful lives, with too much time dedicated to work and few moments to …
Healthier Scotland
The health debate in the Scottish Parliament election didn’t inspire many in the health sector. It …
Cut the horse manure! Where’s the evidence?
The health care industry nationally and internationally is vast and expensive. Insurers and governments worldwide …
Weighing up the Co-operative difference
It is two years since the Co-operative Group announced its new purpose: “Championing a better …
Sadiq Khan has a chance to kickstart dementia policy in London
I am very excited actually. Why? Today’s the day it’s likely one of my Twitter …
West Midlands Health Briefing
From the West Midlands Socialist Health Association, April 2016 Towards a Manifesto for the NHS …
What has Sadiq Khan got to say about health?
I owe the NHS everything. I was born in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, as …