23rd September 2024

Nurses reject pay offer
The pay of an experienced nurse fell by 25% in real terms under the Conservative governments between 2010 and 2024. It’s no surprising that the government’s 5.5% offer was rejected. Royal College of Nursing  general secretary Prof Nicola Ranger said nursing staff were determined to “stand up for themselves, their patients and the NHS”.

The short-comings of Darzi
A campaigner agrees to Darzi’s analysis of the causes of the NHS crisis, but exposes the poverty of his recommendations. “AI and apps won’t prevent asthma for a child living in damp and mouldy private rented accommodation”.

Medics have concerns on new MAP roles
Senior consultants and professors on medicine sign a letter to the Health Select Committee on the subject of the safety and supervision of (MAPs) Medical Associate Professions.

Health and its relationship with economic growth
Better health is Britain’s greatest, untapped resource for happiness, economic growth and national prosperity. Tackling Britain’s growing ill-health crisis holds the key to increasing growth.