https://www.politicshome.com/health/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/get-private-equity-social-care-cooperatives-answerThu, 15 Oct 2026 10:44:00 GMTAt Labour Party Conference last month, the Prime Minister made a moving tribute to his late father, and made the case for urgent reform to the social care system that he has personally seen fail.Jack Abbott MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/get-private-equity-social-care-cooperatives-answer(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/once-in-generation-opportunity-reform-adult-social-careThu, 08 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMTAs President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), I hugely welcome the renewed national focus on adult social care.Phil Holmeshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/once-in-generation-opportunity-reform-adult-social-care(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/neighbourhood-health-transform-care-power-funding-followThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNeighbourhood health could change the centre of gravity of health and care.Paul Burstowhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/neighbourhood-health-transform-care-power-funding-follow(Westend61 GmbH/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-lives-start-beyond-nhsMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTClosing Britain’s health gap demands action beyond the NHS by creating better opportunities, healthier communities and a stronger focus on prevention from childhood onwardsCaroline Dinenage MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-lives-start-beyond-nhshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Green Party’s success in English local elections has put fresh impetus behind efforts to follow Scotland in providing safer drug consumption facilities to addicts. Matilda Martin investigatesMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsGlasgow, The Thistle injection bay areas (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-nation-stronger-economyThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe UK has set out an ambitious vision for improving health, boosting prevention and growing the economy. The challenge now is delivering on that vision and recognising that investment in health is not just good social policy, but a prerequisite for ...MSD UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-nation-stronger-economyhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dame-sally-powells-campaign-free-home-care-memory-iain-colemanWed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTAs a council leader, the late Labour MP Iain Coleman made his London borough the only place in England where care at home is free. Then he needed it. Ben Gartside speaks to his widow, Dame Sally Powell, about her campaign to secure reformBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dame-sally-powells-campaign-free-home-care-memory-iain-colemanhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/diagnosis-rare-disease-cannot-rely-chanceTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhat hypophosphatasia can teach us about finding patients soonerAlexion, AstraZeneca Rare Diseasehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/diagnosis-rare-disease-cannot-rely-chanceCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTYoung children’s health outcomes in the UK are in decline, with many indicators either worsening or stagnating, including widening place-based inequalitiesThe UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodWillow and Mum pictured playing at Mini Explorers Daycare Centre, taken on 13 February 2025. Photo credit: UNICEF/Huckerhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/thirty-years-portman-group-guiding-responsible-alcohol-marketing-labellingMon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs the Portman Group marks 30 years of its Code of Practice, its success in shaping responsible marketing in the UK is clear. Meanwhile, government plans on alcohol labelling must reflect the effectiveness of existing widespread voluntary industry st...Portman Grouphttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/thirty-years-portman-group-guiding-responsible-alcohol-marketing-labelling(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/health-inequality-everyones-business-government-act-across-every-departmentFri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTDr Allison Gardner argues that tackling Britain’s widening health divide demands stronger legislation, clear accountability and co-ordinated action across every government department – not just the NHSAllison Gardner MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/health-inequality-everyones-business-government-act-across-every-departmenthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/no-choice-childhoodFri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTInvesting in childhood and supporting the most vulnerable children around the world isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s one of the smartest choices the UK government can makeThe UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/no-choice-childhoodHealth Surveillance Assistant Dingase measures 8-month-old Sosten’s arms while his mother, Leah, holds him outside their home in Northern Malawi. Photo credit: UNICEF/UNI919830/Elephant.https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/unison-head-hits-wall-silence-shabana-mahmood-immigration-changesWed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMTExclusive: Unison general secretary Andrea Egan has accused Shabana Mahmood of putting up a “wall of silence” by refusing to meet with the union raising concerns over immigration reforms.Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/unison-head-hits-wall-silence-shabana-mahmood-immigration-changesAndrea Egan addressing an anti-racism rally in March 2023. Then president of Unison, she has since become general secretary (Mark Kerrison/Alamy Live News)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolsWed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain has just had the summer its lidos were built for.Andrew Pakes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/mps-vote-down-assisted-dying-billFri, 11 Sep 2026 14:50:00 GMTMPs have voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/mps-vote-down-assisted-dying-billLauren Edwards MP sponsored the bill that was voted down on Friday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/criminal-gangs-dont-care-westminsters-smoking-banFri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWith the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act on the horizon, BAT UK warns prohibition could drive consumers towards criminal gangs, undermine responsible retailers and weaken progress towards a smokeless future built on choice, regulation and...BAT UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/criminal-gangs-dont-care-westminsters-smoking-banCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/effective-obesity-strategies-harness-power-family-influenceThu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMTAs the challenge of childhood obesity persists, Dr Sarah-Elizabeth Bennett, Senior Nutritionist at Slimming World examines the vital role of families and communities in obesity care and preventionSlimming Worldhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/effective-obesity-strategies-harness-power-family-influencehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/impact-assessment-sets-out-why-i-cannot-support-assisted-dying-billWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMTWhen the new assisted dying bill is brought before the House of Commons on Friday, MPs will again be asked to vote on a policy issue charged with immense emotional sensitivity.Patrick Hurley MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/impact-assessment-sets-out-why-i-cannot-support-assisted-dying-billhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ministers-want-ease-cost-living-stop-policies-colliding-checkoutWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe Prime Minister has promised to give families more “breathing room” on the cost of living. With household budgets still under pressure, that is a welcome priority.Suntory Beverage & Food GB&Ihttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ministers-want-ease-cost-living-stop-policies-colliding-checkoutCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/louise-casey-asking-right-question-social-care-now-need-clear-answerWed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTLouise Casey has started the Big Conversation on Care with a deceptively simple question: when we are old or disabled, or have a serious illness, who should support us and how? She is right to start there.Paul Burstowhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/louise-casey-asking-right-question-social-care-now-need-clear-answerBaroness Casey in July (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britains-hospices-need-sympathy-need-us-actTue, 08 Sep 2026 08:59:00 GMTFor months, those of us campaigning for Britain’s hospices have asked what is going to happen.Corin Dalbyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britains-hospices-need-sympathy-need-us-acthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/fresh-vote-assisted-dying-life-death-democracyMon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMTI have spent much of my working life listening to the public, watching opinions change, loyalties shift and issues once considered settled become fiercely contested. Assisted dying is not one of those issues.Baroness Mattinsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/fresh-vote-assisted-dying-life-death-democracyLabour MP Kim Leadbeater with Dignity in Dying campaigners in support of her assisted dying bill, October 2024 (PA Images / Alamy) https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-plans-win-crossparty-agreement-social-careMon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham says he’s prepared to spend political capital on social care reform. Matilda Martin reveals details of how he plans to go about itMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-plans-win-crossparty-agreement-social-carehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rich-seams-social-care-data-failing-now-time-dig-deepMon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSocial care data in the UK is fragmented across many different sources. Edmund Stubbs, CPEC Researcher, highlights how LSE is making social care measures more findable by collating what is collected, where, and howLSE: The London School of Economics and Political Sciencehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rich-seams-social-care-data-failing-now-time-dig-deep(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/health-bill-protect-patients-depend-specialised-servicesSat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe Health Bill returning to Parliament this week is far more than an organisational restructuring.Andy McDonald MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/health-bill-protect-patients-depend-specialised-serviceshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/assisted-dying-choice-life-death-palliative-careWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMTDoctors, like all medical professionals, experience death and dying on a regular basis. Each and every one of us wants to do the best for our patients.Dr Simon Opher MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/assisted-dying-choice-life-death-palliative-care(SST / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/supporting-air-ambulance-week-securing-future-hospital-helipadsWed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSupport Air Ambulance Week, 7–13 September 2026, and celebrate the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities, while raising awareness of the vital hospital helipad infrastructure and policy improvements needed to support patients across the UKAir Ambulances UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/supporting-air-ambulance-week-securing-future-hospital-helipadshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/childrens-mental-health-starts-dinner-plateTue, 01 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMTFor too long, the debate about children's mental health has focused almost exclusively on access to services. Expanding CAMHS provision, reducing waiting lists and supporting schools are all essential. But if we are serious about reversing the deteri...British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/childrens-mental-health-starts-dinner-platehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/social-care-reform-could-be-a-chance-to-reform-council-taxTue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTWithin days of entering No 10, Andy Burnham pledged to end decades of drift and fix Britain’s broken social care system. His government is committed to delivering a "National Care Service" that is fully and sustainably funded.Barney Dowlinghttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/social-care-reform-could-be-a-chance-to-reform-council-taxAndy Burnham has pledged to reform social care (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-samantha-niblett-summer-sexThu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMTThe Labour MP behind the campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex” said she wants to talk about the subject so much in Parliament that it becomes “boring”.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-samantha-niblett-summer-sex