Jenny Hirst MBE, Co Chair of the InDependent Diabetes Trust responds to the PHE’s Sugar Reduction Technical Report.

The Government committed to reducing the impact of cheap alcohol in a 2012 Coalition Government strategy, but Lord Brooke says this has not happened.

The Damages (Personal Injury) (Scotland) Order 2017, which comes into force today, will substantially increase compensation payments for clinical negligence claims - with the potential for some large claims to double in cost, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said today.

While the Rare Diseases Strategy has been hailed as a breakthrough, poor implementation has caused worsening conditions in certain cases, says Ben Howlett MP.

Nusrat Ghani MP argues that we should emulate dementia and hearing loss treatment policy by creating an overarching national eye health strategy.

Mary Glindon MP, Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is seeking assurance from the Government that EU mandated school milk schemes will continue after Brexit.

Viscount Ridley says gene-editing technology has extraordinary promise in bringing about major improvements in medicine and agriculture.

Excessive spending on management consultants advising on the  controversial Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) to reconfigure the NHS was branded as ‘a gravy train that is completely out of control’ by Unite, the country’s largest union, today (Tuesday 21 March). 

The CEO of Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying, Sarah Wootton tells PoliticsHome why she thinks assisted dying will become just one of the choices available at the end of life.

Conservative MP Will Quince says it is not “unreasonable” to require tobacco companies to warn pregnant women against consuming their products.

NHS Digital aims to help thousands of people to improve their digital health skills, with the launch of the next phase of a three-year Widening Digital Participation (WDP) programme.

GPs are being warned about the importance of a prompt diagnosis of a condition which causes compression to nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord, to avoid patients suffering long term disability. 

With the Disability, Work and Health Green Paper and an independent review into employer practice around mental health, it’s an encouraging time for employee health and wellbeing, says Bupa’s Corporate Director, Patrick Watt.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month where it will be raising awareness of its Mind Matters Initiative and hosting a reception to promote the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Awards, amongst a number of other activities.

Committee also warns of ‘unintended operational and legal consequences’ for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities, urging Government to review the criteria and test the proposed changes with healthcare professionals. 

Dr Matthew Lee, MDU professional services director has responded ahead of today's parliamentary debate on GP indemnity.

Henry Smith MP says that APPG on Blood Cancer inquiry will create an overview of the blood cancer landscape by speaking with frontline staff and examining the devolved health systems.

Dr Michael Devlin, Medical Defence Union (MDU) head of professional standards and liaison explains why the staggering rises we are seeing in the cost of compensation place an unfair burden on GPs and the NHS. 

Short-term Government measures to offset costs are welcome, but a more systemic solution may be needed, argues Alex Chalk MP.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new guidance for benefits ‘decision-makers’ as part of recently announced changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). 

Chris Kenny, Chief Executive Officer of the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS), calls for greater focus on root causes of rising indemnity costs.

Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, says that the Government throws 'pots of money' at sectors of the NHS without providing a long-term funding solution.

Government's ambition to make end-of-life care a core priority in the NHS will require commitments to new standards and protocols, says Baroness Finlay

The transfer of health visitors and school nurses in England to local government sets the scene for further fragmentation of services that families and young children rely on, Unite, the country’s largest union, has warned.