Attitudes to the NHS are finally catching up with reality March 29, 2024 The NHS has always been mediocre to poor in terms of measurable medical outcomes regardless of funding or public adulation, says Kristian Niemietz Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest levels since records began, according to the latest edition of the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA), which was released this week. 52 per cent [...]
On the brink: Alcohol and high-achieving professional women March 27, 2024 Although the word 'alcoholic' may conjure a particular stereotypical image, professional middle-aged women in their 40s and 50s are becoming more prone to addiction.
NHS crisis driving surge in UK private health admissions to more than 900,000 March 25, 2024 The private health services is expected to see over 900,000 private admissions in 2024, as the surge in demand for the private healthcare continues as the crisis in the NHS battles on. According to an independent consultancy Broadstone, admissions using private medical insurance increased to 458,000 for the first three quarters of the year, an [...]
AI-driven sepsis and infection tests rolled out to NHS with £1.5m funding March 21, 2024 A UK start-up has employed the power of artificial intelligence to help enhance the diagnosis of sepsis.
A step in the right direction: Get your feet running ready March 15, 2024 After neglecting foot health in past running seasons, I’m taking a stand this year. This is why I turned to the experts at Phits based at Perfect Balance Clinic for a proper assessment.
Virgin Active to ‘refocus on growth’ after losses of nearly £150m revealed March 13, 2024 Virgin Active is to "refocus on growth" after seeing its losses widen to nearly £150m despite its revenue jumping by almost 50 per cent.
How Liverpool hopes to create 8,000 jobs and ‘save lives across the world’ March 12, 2024 Details of how Liverpool's Investment Zone will seek to create 8,000 jobs and 'save lives across the world' have been unveiled.
Gymbox releases ‘toxin-purging’ Lymphomania self-massage classes March 5, 2024 Fitness chain Gymbox has launched ‘Lymphomania’ – a self-massage class focused on lymphatic health through mindful movement and touch.
Why are more boardroom executives checking into rehab? March 1, 2024 More boardroom executives are checking into rehab in recent years, according to the UK's only purpose-built addition clinic - this is why.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt expected to announce new tax on vaping February 27, 2024 Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping products at next week’s Budget.