Health
What is a "seven-day NHS"?
Our introduction to a "seven-day NHS" and what the government’s plans are. Read
Analysis
Health
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Health
UK health spending compared to France and Germany
The UK spends a smaller percentage of GDP on health than France or Germany. The percentage of GDP the UK spends on health is also set to decrease. Read
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Health
The new junior doctors’ contract and their reaction
We’ve looked into some of the elements included in the new junior doctors’ contract, including pay and working hours, and the junior doctors’ response. Read
Analysis
Health
Are 125,000 operations predicted to be cancelled?
Although reports have varied, the government and health bosses are now agreed that around 125,000 operations are expected to be cancelled over junior doctors’ strikes between September and December. Read
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Health
Is there a shortage of maternal mental health services?
Figures show that 39% of CCGs have no community mental health provision for pregnant or new mothers. Read
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The Olympic Games, factchecked
We looked into whether this was Team GB's best Olympics ever, how much funding it gets, and which sports UK athletes have won the most medals in. Read
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Health
No source yet for £6bn cost of 'bed blocking' claim
There were over 170,000 delayed bed days in June because patients weren't discharged once they were fit. This could cost the NHS up to £900 million a year. Read
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Crime
Black people and justice: the viral poster, factchecked
A poster about the differences between white and black people's experiences of work and criminal justice in the UK has been circulating on social media. Read
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Health
A sporting legacy? How participation has changed since the 2012 Olympics
Participation in sports has increased overall since 2005, but is down on the Olympic peak in 2012. Read
Analysis
Health
Spending on the NHS in England
How much will the government spend on health in England over the next few years? Read
Analysis
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