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NHS England’s Own Assessment Warns Single-Sex Ward Policy Could Harm Trans Patients
Internal report flags risk of delays, “corridor care” and discrimination, while citing benefits for privacy, dignity and safety of other…
NHS Trusts Across England Turn Their Backs on Palantir’s Patient Data Platform
London: NHS organisations caring for millions of patients in England are declining to use the controversial patient data platform built…
Plague in Irkutsk: Why Pandemic Preparedness Fails Without Political Transparency
Discussions of pandemic preparedness usually revolve around science: detecting pathogens early, diagnosing infections quickly, understanding how diseases behave, and developing…
NHS Bodies in England Introduce Two-Year Minimum Waits for ADHD and Autism Assessments
LONDON: Four NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have introduced minimum waiting periods of up to two years for…
England Headteachers Call for Halt to Graded Ofsted Inspections Over Health Concerns
LONDON — Headteachers in England are calling for graded Ofsted inspections to be suspended, warning that the current inspection framework…
NHS to Launch Free High-Street Cholesterol Tests Across England
LONDON: The National Health Service (NHS) in England is set to introduce free cholesterol testing at participating high-street pharmacies as…
AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb Hold Preliminary Talks on Potential $400 Billion Pharma Merger
LONDON: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has held preliminary discussions with U.S.-based Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential merger that could…
Reform UK’s Proposed Levy on Overseas Workers Faces Strong Opposition from Health and Education Sectors
LONDON: Reform UK’s proposal to impose a levy on employers hiring overseas workers has drawn widespread criticism from leaders in…
Suspected Ebola Case in Scotland Ruled Out After Patient Tests Negative
LONDON: A patient admitted to a major hospital in Glasgow with suspected Ebola has tested negative for the virus, easing…
UK’s Maternity Care Faces a Postcode Lottery Despite Universal NHS Coverage
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is founded on the principle of equal access to healthcare, yet a major…