NHS chief’s job security fracturing as pressure builds
Signs of movement are starting to emerge from Whitehall over the future of embattled NHS chief David Nicholson, who will face further calls for his resignation in the Commons later.
Hunt continues NHS offensive with ‘coasting’ attack on hospitals
Jeremy Hunt has launched into another attack on the struggling NHS, telling mediocre hospitals: “Coasting can kill.”
Sketch: NHS chief David Nicholson brushes aside patient deaths
NHS chief Sir David Nicholson has turned his removal from reality into the shield that protects him – and MPs’ veneer of civility is wearing thin.
NHS chief blames the politicians for Mid-Staffs tragedy
The man held responsible for the unnecessary deaths of thousands of patients across the NHS has blamed politicians for their demise.
Stafford hospital’s future in doubt after watchdog ‘special administration’ move
Stafford hospital has become the first foundation hospital to be put into special administration.
Campaigners ‘shaming NHS chief’ into resigning
NHS chief executive David Nicholson faces a silent vigil from protesters in Manchester today, as pressure on him to resign continues to step up.
NHS boss hunted over ‘diabolical’ patient deaths
Conservative MPs are set to take on embattled NHS chief executive David Nicholson by signing a motion urging him to resign.
Baby boom stretching midwife services to tearing point
England needs another 5,000 midwives to cope with the current baby boom, peers will be told later.
PMQs & Mid Staffs report as-it-happened
This week’s PMQs? Catch up here.
Paid by compassion: Hospital horror story changes the rules for nurses
Nurses will be paid by the care and compassion they show towards patients, not just how long they have spent in a hospital, according to the prime minister.
