Charlie Cooper writing in The Independent (01/08/2015) – Jeremy Hunt has “peddled myths” about medics’ workload and demoralised the NHS workforce over plans for more seven-day services, the leader of the country’s doctors has claimed,...
Let the “in-fighting” begin Charity leaders are warning the Government’s moves to give Greater Manchester power over health and social care spending could be flawed because voluntary organisations appear to have been forgotten in plans....
Charlie Cooper writes in The Independent – More patients could be denied NHS treatments, with hearing aids, vasectomies and knee and hip operations among services set to be rationed in some areas, as a result...
Ian Johnston writes in The Independent – Some £1.8bn has been spent on NHS staff redundancy pay-offs since the Government’s restructuring of the health service, according to new figures. More than 44,000 people have been...
On July 12th 2015, New York held its first Disability Pride Parade, with a variety of events to bring together people with disabilities and their families and friends. The event was an opportunity to share...
If you are unfortunate enough to become disabled this is information given by gov.uk Overview You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination. You might also be entitled to certain benefits....
Richard Humphries, Assistant Director of Policy at the King’s Fund explores the options for integrated commissioning: The last reorganisation of the NHS has made the commissioning landscape much more complex and fragmented. Whatever the weaknesses...
Sarah Cassidy writes in The Independent – Children with Asperger’s syndrome and autism are being bullied, abused and even robbed by people they think are their friends, according to a study revealing the horrific extent...
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Pensioners struggling without help from family, neighbours or state. Further cuts to care budgets will hit ageing population. Charlie Cooper writes in The Independent regarding the country’s leading charity representing older people stating there is...
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