Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has backed proposals for a new NHS and social care tax that would replace National Insurance. 

UK pharma R&D productivity is at an all-time low, warns Chris Molloy, but it’s not too late to create an ecosystem that will secure this sector’s future. 

From genetic sequencing to monoclonal antibodies too many great British discoveries have ended up commercialised in the US, writes Lord Willetts. 

President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh sees an opportunity as the NHS turns 70 this year, to rethink how healthcare is delivered in England and in the devolved nations and calls on the government to simplify the complex NHS landscape in England.

A Labour MP wept in the Commons today as she recounted how her daughter was stillborn.

Gluten-free breads and flour mixes should remain on prescription to those who are clinically diagnosed with coeliac disease according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This announcement follows a National consultation which received an overwhelming number of responses from a range of stakeholders, including patients and clinicians.

British Safety Council offers training to help with mental health conversations.

Jeremy Hunt has ordered NHS mental health trusts to draw up plans to eliminate suicides under their watch.

Water UK’s Chief Executive writes about the achievements of the water industry since privatisation in 1989 and argues that there are serious unanswered questions about nationalisation.

WaterAid calls for urgent action to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene to hospitals as research reveals major gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene. 

Shadow Minister for Public Health Sharon Hodgson MP says that a new report further illustrates the health benefits that universal free schools meals have on children's education.

Former Labour Tessa Jowell got a rare standing ovation in the House of Lords today after she made an emotional speech about her battle with brain cancer.

Theresa May today made a personal appeal for more women to get screened for cervical cancer after the number getting a check-up each year plummeted to a two-decade low.

Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has warmly welcomed Caroline Dinenage’s appointment as Minister of State for Care at the Department for Health and Social Care. 

Tessa Jowell has declared that she is “not afraid” as she described her “distressing” battle with brain cancer.

Allies of Boris Johnson have admitted they "f****d up" by going public with his demand for the NHS to be given an extra £100m a week after Brexit.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has slapped down Boris Johnson after the Foreign Secretary prepared to demand Theresa May find an extra £100m a week for the NHS.

Boris Johnson will reportedly push colleagues to back an extra £100m a week for the NHS when the Cabinet meets this morning. 

Angry Conservative MPs have lashed out at Theresa May over her response to a proposed shakeup over health and social care planning.

A shortage of aprons in the NHS is forcing staff to waste time searching for suitable replacements, potentially putting patients at risk.

Jeremy Hunt was left red-faced today after tweeting an NHS rota showing serious understaffing at a hospital.

The State of the Drug Discovery Nation unveiled as new report provides vital insights for the development of new medicines

Case will now proceed to the Court of Appeal

A major cash boost aimed at putting the NHS on a stable footing has gone little further than crisis management, the official spending watchdog has declared.