Comment: The true financial cost of obesity
Within ten years, 40% of the population could be obese, requiring billions in health spending because of a spiralling obesity epidemic which threatens to overwhelm GPs and the NHS.
Health watchdog ‘not up to the challenge’
The body set up to monitor heath and social care in Britain has failed in its primary responsibilities, an influential committee of MPs has found.
Doctors pre-emptively approving abortions, says govt
Doctors in abortion clinics have been signing consent forms before the woman had been seen, the government claimed today.
NHS reforms: GPs will do admin ‘four days a week’
GPs might be left with only one day a week to look after patients if NHS reforms become law, according to research released today.
Call for Cabinet-level mental health focus
The government needs a mental health minister at Cabinet level, an influential economist will argue later.
‘More compassion’ needed for elderly people
The importance of compassion and a respect for dignity are often underrated characteristics in care for elderly people, say experts.
Labour: Police cuts add to problems of alcohol abuse
A Labour party spokesperson said in response to reports of government announcements on alcohol and anti-social behaviour:
Cameron: Alcohol abuse a scandal
David Cameron highlights the cost of alcohol today on a visit to a hospital in the north-east:
Costs of Britain’s booze binges revealed
Problem drinking is costing the taxpayer £2.7 billion a year, the prime minister will warn later.
Comment: The NHS is unsustainable, but these reforms won’t fix it
Once again, the NHS threatens to make the Tories toxic.
