30th March 2026

Covid inquiry: NHS close to collapse
The Covid inquiry says “There was clearly overwhelm……. lower levels of care were provided to patients [who] did not always get the care they needed, notwithstanding the efforts of healthcare workers. This caused often unbearable stress and distress to patients, their loved ones and the healthcare workers looking after them.”

‘Corridor care is harming patients’
Delayed access to emergency or urgent treatment results in the avoidable deaths of over 16,000 NHS patients every year. An Age UK report shows a shocking 525-fold increase in the number of instances of corridor care of 12 hours or more since 2015/16.

Campaigning works!
A campaign by Keep Our NHS Public North East demanding information on the state of outsourced sexual health services has culminated in Newcastle City Council ending a 4-year contract early and bringing in-person services back into the NHS.

Trump NHS deal bad for NHS
We will be paying more for drugs and getting less back. The OBR has estimated that in the medium term this could cost the NHS an extra £3bn a year. That’s £3bn going to American companies, not into more GP appointments.

NHS to miss waiting targets
The NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer care and planned hospital treatment. The findings will concern Keir Starmer, the prime minister, given to “get the NHS back on its feet”.