https://www.politicshome.com/health/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/latest-drug-death-figures-show-government-approach-must-changeWed, 04 Nov 2026 12:15:00 GMTToday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest figures on drug deaths in England and Wales, revealing the latest extent of this public health crisis: 5,519 people died in 2025 due to drug use, a reduction of less than 1 per c...Zoë Garbetthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/latest-drug-death-figures-show-government-approach-must-changehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/hidden-hazards-learning-lessons-pastWed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe dangers of asbestos and silica exposure have been known for generations, yet both continue to pose serious health risks for workers around the world. At British Safety Council's 2026 Annual Conference, Hidden Hazards: From Awareness to Action, ex...British Safety Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/hidden-hazards-learning-lessons-pastCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-missing-britains-health-policyTue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:00 GMTIf ministers want to reform the NHS, whose ill health are we missing?Oluwaseun Esanhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-missing-britains-health-policyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-endometriosis-failed-employers-introduce-workplace-health-passportsFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe first time I heard of endometriosis was at my workplace, a little over 20 years ago.Kirsteen Sullivan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-endometriosis-failed-employers-introduce-workplace-health-passports(Thanumporn Thongkongkaew/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/allergy-care-left-nhs-postcode-lotteryThu, 29 Oct 2026 10:31:00 GMTThe Health Bill, currently being scrutinised in the House of Lords, would allow ministers to determine which specialised services are commissioned nationally and which fall to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).Lord Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/allergy-care-left-nhs-postcode-lotteryhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ai-given-back-voice-technology-potential-transformative-parliamentary-democracyTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSome outside Parliament still have outdated ideas about the House of Lords.Baroness Campbell of Surbitonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ai-given-back-voice-technology-potential-transformative-parliamentary-democracy© House of Lords 2026, Roger Harris Photographyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresMon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTThere’s been a significant focus on Andy Burnham’s proposed universal care system in recent days and it’s positive to see social care receive the attention it needs. However, with the plans not progressing until after the next election, we must not l...Kari Gerstheimerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresLegal rights charity Access Social Care has asked the Treasury to review how it calculates adult social care funding in line with its legal obligations (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/benefit-claimants-mild-anxiety-need-support-live-better-fuller-lives-cash-handoutsMon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNobody would expect to visit their GP and be given cash instead of care and support.Joe Robertson MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/benefit-claimants-mild-anxiety-need-support-live-better-fuller-lives-cash-handouts(Penelope Barritt/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/osteoporosis-fracture-prevention-nhs-costs-healthcareFri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT“Never again will women’s health be neglected.” Labour’s manifesto could not have been plainer. Wes Streeting promised that one of his first acts in government would be to task NHS England with a rollout plan so that every part of the country had a f...Baroness Hayterhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/osteoporosis-fracture-prevention-nhs-costs-healthcare(Tom Wang/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/plastic-exposure-fast-becoming-another-social-determinant-child-healthWed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTIn Hull, trading standards officers recently confiscated dozens of illegal baby bottles selling for as little as £1.50. They were aimed, plainly, at parents who cannot afford to pay more.Baroness Boycott and Dr Ian Sinhahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/plastic-exposure-fast-becoming-another-social-determinant-child-healthhttps://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)