Shocking 13m patients struggling to access NHS dental care

Shocking 13m patients struggling to access NHS dental care

“A new government has inherited old problems, but luckily hasn’t followed in its predecessor’s footsteps by pretending this crisis has been solved.  “These numbers are a stark reminder we need urgency and ambition to save this service.” The BDA analysis used data from the 2024 NHS GP Survey and population estimates from the Office for … Read more

Older people ‘fobbed off’ in struggle to access NHS and social care

Older people ‘fobbed off’ in struggle to access NHS and social care

The party that triumphs in next month’s election must finally end the crisis in access to NHS and so (Image: Getty) The party that triumphs in next month’s election must finally end the crisis in access to NHS and social care services for older people, Age UK declares today. The charity’s latest damning report lays … Read more

John Lewis to offer in-store blood tests to millions of Brits to help slash NHS waitlist

John Lewis to offer in-store blood tests to millions of Brits to help slash NHS waitlist

Retail giant John Lewis is to offer customers in-store blood tests in an unprecedented rollout across stores that could help drive down NHS waiting lists. The company has partnered with diagnostics firm Randox in a novel programme which will offer customers health checks, including those for certain cancers, diabetes and heart disease. It is believed … Read more