25Sept
The new labour government commissioned a report into the current state of the NHS from Lord Darzi as one of its first acts. Whilst there will be many people who roll their eyes at yet another report with recommendations, there is no doubt that it lays bare some astonishing statistics. It also contains many sensible ideas. The question, as always, will be how many of them can be implemented successfully, and by when.
19Jun
Did you know that in the UK, almost 1 in 5 people have a disability of some kind? Many more have temporary or situational disabilities, like an illness or injury. Did you also know that the UK government have accessibility regulations when it comes to the standards that website of organisations like GP practices must meet?
30Mar
Nobody who has been watching the news over the last month or so can have failed to be moved by the plight of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country. Many of them are vulnerable women and children, and some of them have made their way to the UK, seeking safety and healthcare.