The next government should prioritise continuity of care in general practice, avoid blanket targets for GP access and reform the dental contract.
NHS England has released details of a new mental health currency to replace clusters and is looking for NHS providers to improve data quality.
The Conservative party has committed to increasing NHS spending above inflation every year in its pitch for re-election next month.
The Liberal Democrats put the NHS at the centre of its manifesto for government this week, promising a £9.4bn rescue package.
The next UK government should give the NHS a greater role in preventing health problems, according to an analysis by the Health Foundation.
The NHS has become used to being front and centre in election battlegrounds over the years. But social care is less accustomed to the limelight.
The provision of free personal care was announced this week as part of the Liberal Democrats’ pledge to end the social care crisis.
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the efficiency of emergency departments stands as a critical indicator of overall system effectiveness.
The Northern Ireland Assembly passed its first budget in three years this week, despite concerns it could damage health and care services.
NHS England has issued an update to finance rules for 2024/25, detailing a system of capital bonuses and penalties to encourage systems to hit plans.