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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Health
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
Health
Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Health
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Health
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
Health
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
The House Live
The blight of loneliness
Health
By Tracey Crouch MP
The blight of loneliness
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Health
By Dr Vivek Murthy
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Health
By Lord McFall
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding': The World Health Organization interview
Health
By Sophie Church
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding": The World Health Organization interview
Donald Trump said he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization in the pandemic. Now, some in the UK question our membership. Sophie Church speaks to Europe’s regional director Hans Kluge about why the WHO is preparing for the worst
Health & Care news
The blight of loneliness
Health
By Tracey Crouch MP
The blight of loneliness
Let me confess something straight up: I am not cool (or young) enough to be a Swiftie, but when I heard a song on the radio with the lyric: “We’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time”, I had to Google who was smart enough to write those 10 words that effectively summarise years of government work on the issue of loneliness.
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies Partner content
Health
By Pfizer UK
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies
Gene therapies and other advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) offer potential advancements in the way we treat certain conditions – but our current approaches to medicine assessment and reimbursement need to evolve to ensure they can reach eligible patients
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?
If you discovered your country was losing up to £78 billion a year, you would want to do something about it, right?

Well, that is how much the UK loses to workplace sickness and ill-health each year.
Coalition of Women’s Health stakeholders calls for policy overhaul to deliver equitable access to reproductive services and support local economies Partner content
Health
By Bayer
Coalition of Women’s Health stakeholders calls for policy overhaul to deliver equitable access to reproductive services and support local economies
Bayer UK has spearheaded a consensus statement, endorsed by prominent public health and women’s health organisations, highlighting the urgent need to address unequal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).
We can’t trust this government to get a grip on youth vaping
Health
By Preet Kaur Gill MP
We can’t trust this government to get a grip on youth vaping
The government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill is nowhere to be seen, meanwhile legal loopholes and weak enforcement mean every day more children are getting hooked on nicotine.
UK Sunbed industry is already well regulated, says TSA Chairman Partner content
Health
By The Sunbed Association
UK Sunbed industry is already well regulated, says TSA Chairman
Gary Lipman, Chairman of The Sunbed Association (TSA), addresses concerns raised by Skin Cancer UK regarding sunbed legislation and challenges the misconceptions surrounding responsible tanning practices
NHS communication problems: 'We’re at the mercy of a system that doesn’t work'
Health
By Andrew Brightwell
NHS communication problems: 'We’re at the mercy of a system that doesn’t work'
Andrew Brightwell was the co-author of a think tank report showing problems with NHS communication are disproportionately affecting women – and leaving a terrible toll on long-term patients. He explains its findings
The NHS is failing brain tumour patients – my bill will help to revolutionise their treatment
Health
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
The NHS is failing brain tumour patients – my bill will help to revolutionise their treatment
My sister Margaret was an extraordinary woman who battled hard for what she believed in and inspired the rest of us to keep battling.
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader Partner content
Health
By WSP
Speed of delivery should be front and centre in the UK’s drive to be a Life Sciences leader
WSP’s Claire Gott discusses the importance of delivering major pharmaceutical and laboratory infrastructure to drive the UK towards its future as a global leader in Life Sciences.
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Health
By Sophie Church
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, but patients are still fighting to be prescribed. Sophie Church looks at whether a Labour government would make access simpler
Policy solutions for tackling prostate cancer – a disease of inequality Partner content
Health
By Bayer
Policy solutions for tackling prostate cancer – a disease of inequality
This prostate cancer awareness month, Bayer is calling on the Government to prioritise and address variations in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer that drive health inequalities.
The NHS Parliamentary Awards give a chance to recognise unsung heroes
Health
By Steve Brine MP
The NHS Parliamentary Awards give a chance to recognise unsung heroes
As Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, I have the privilege of visiting NHS services right across the country and I am always impressed by the resilience and dedication of their staff, despite the challenges which the health service faces.
Botched and Botoxed: The 'wild west' of cosmetic procedures
Health
By Harriet Symonds
Botched and Botoxed: The 'wild west' of cosmetic procedures
Non-surgical beauty procedures are becoming increasingly popular – and creating an unregulated industry that risks lives as a result. Harriet Symonds reports on the new medical ‘wild west’
How data can lead to better health equity Partner content
Health
By MSD
How data can lead to better health equity
With the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) agreed between government and industry, MSD believes that focus must now turn to implementation to improve health outcomes. John McNeill, Executive Director at MSD in the UK, writes about the opportunity to achieve this
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
One felt unsupported by their party; all made every effort to continue working throughout their treatment. Sienna Rodgers speaks to four MPs diagnosed with cancer while serving constituents
No one should fear going into hospital and it’s time for the government to take action, warns Parkinson’s UK Partner content
Health
By Parkinson's UK
No one should fear going into hospital and it’s time for the government to take action, warns Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s UK is calling on the UK government to take action to prevent severe harm to millions of patients who are not receiving their vital medication on time while in hospital, as part of its Get It On Time campaign.
World Health Authority questions UK reliance on physician associates
Health
By Sophie Church
World Health Authority questions UK reliance on physician associates
The World Health Organization (WHO) has questioned the UK’s employment of Physician Associates (PAs), as the debate over their place in the NHS continues.
Preparing for an impending crisis in dementia care Partner content
Health
By HC-One
Preparing for an impending crisis in dementia care
With the number of people living with dementia set to almost double by 2040, how can the already fragile care system cope?
Hospitals and GPs alone do not have the capacity to help all those with hearing loss
Health
By Yasmin Qureshi MP
Hospitals and GPs alone do not have the capacity to help all those with hearing loss
It was a regular Tuesday morning, and I was on the order paper for Justice questions.
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Health
By Tali Fraser
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Born into a political family, Victoria Atkins was seemingly destined to end up in government. But, as the Health Secretary tells Tali Fraser, her journey has not been straightforward – and nor are the issues she’s attempting to tackle. Photography by David Bebber
Faster progress is needed to tackle heart care waits Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
Faster progress is needed to tackle heart care waits
Long waits for heart care put people at higher risk of avoidable heart attacks, disabling heart failure and even premature death
Navigating the economic impact of neurological disorders in the UK Partner content
Health
By Roche Products Ltd
Navigating the economic impact of neurological disorders in the UK
Neurological conditions affect one in six Britons, impacting lives, work, and the economy. A recent report produced by The Economist Impact on the economic impact of neurological conditions on the UK was the focus of discussion at a parliamentary event last month that explored potential ways to transform patient care
Sunbeds – the myths and the facts Partner content
Health
By The Sunbed Association
Sunbeds – the myths and the facts
Professional sunbeds help people to tan “responsibly” without burning, says The Sunbed Association
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Environment
By L'Myah Sherae and Lord Woolley
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Londoners are being exposed to illegal levels of air pollution.
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The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024