Government unveils plan to reduce NHS waiting list backlog - BBC News. I do want to feel positive but this will fail without underpinning bolder reform. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Whatever side you are on, whatever your views, today’s ceasefire is surely truly good news

Hard to evaluate Pritchard’s performance Utterly constrained and both hands tied. But in her resignation letter she could demand truly radical reforms- nothing less will salvage the NHS

It’s not about money, but money matters Would I pay extra tax /VAT for security at this time? Yes. The longer term cost of protection against an emboldened Putin would be far greater ‘If not now, when’

Assisted dying debate: The UK’s real problem with palliative care - BBC News. There are huge gains for patients and nhs resources by improving care in the last phase of life bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi | The Guardian. Surely this is utterly corrupt theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Plan for GPs to keep millions of patients out of hospital - BBC News. So if my patient needs renal advice and I chat to a colleague in the corridor rather than sending them to clinic, do I get £20? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

I think this government is doing ok. Yes they’ve made errors but the utter vilification by the press is outrageous Trade deal, interest rates down. Economic green shoots appearing

Ministers have ‘maxed out’ health service funding, says NHS England boss | NHS | The Guardian. So this the reality. But Starmer must show NHS improvement by 2029? Pick off GP and elective waits? But new builds / Transformation stall theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

When you bump into kevin fox whilst waiting for Friday night tea - and have a good catch-up whilst doing so 👍 #TeamOrkney #Orkney

UK mortality trends and international comparisons | The Health Foundation Necessary but depressing reading. The report also gives clear pointers to improvement. Prevention and social factors must be the focus health.org.uk/reports-and-an…

France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools - BBC News. We should do the same …and more bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Wes Streeting announces investigation into NHS maternity services | NHS | The Guardian. Another enquiry whose reporter could already write. What we need is effective action theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

So there are some positives in the 10yp - mainly on smoking obesity and alcohol But too much is rehashed old (failed) ideas and no inroads into the fundamental challenges of demand v affordable supply. We need a concerted push back from doctors

Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News. À measured report. Fascinating how the name change, seemingly minor, can be seen as critical to subsequent problems. It confused patients AND managers bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News. The (mainly resident) docs who raised concerns are largely vindicated. RCP and others inc PA bodies need to reflect . Now we must move on and use and value PAs wisely bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

New cardiac guidelines push the ‘heart team’ but MDTs are resource heavy& opinionated get undue influence. Consider a trained up to date specialist with network of colleagues & a continuous patient relationship. Evidence level ‘C’ - the same

Ex-health minister Jeane Freeman blames governments for state of NHS - BBC News. Well this honesty should be applauded Perhaps an apology? But no solution offered bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The tories were never forgiven for Black Wednesday. I wonder if Reeves breaks an election pledge the same will happen to Labour.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…. So no incentive to balance books - just wait for the bail out. NHS Scotland crisis continues - no meaningful plan and blaming the Health Boards wont wash. They are not unsustainable - NHS Scotland is