Health
What is hMPV and how widespread is it in the UK?
We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it. Read
Analysis
Health
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Economy, Business & Finance
How much are we spending on health?
Our quick explainer on the state of UK health spending helps put the Autumn 2024 Budget in context. Read
Analysis
Health
Why suicide data can lead us astray
It’s easy to misunderstand the data on suicides in England and Wales—especially when it comes to long-term comparisons or recent trends. Read
Analysis
Health
NHS performance: how do the four nations compare?
The NHS is run separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For a few measures, we can look at their data side-by-side to see some differences between them. Read
Analysis
What would two million more appointments a year mean for the NHS?
Labour has promised to add two million more hospital appointments on evenings and weekends if it wins the general election. But how much difference would that make? Read
Analysis
Health
NHS staffing: explained
Full Fact covers the basic things you need to know about the people who work for the NHS. Read
Analysis
Health
NHS waiting lists: what you need to know
Our regularly updated guide to NHS waiting lists and waiting times. Read
Analysis
Health
How many people died while on waiting lists?
Apparently contradictory research from Labour and the Times suggests that either 121,000 or 340,000 people died while waiting for treatment in England last year. Read
Analysis
Health
Can pharmacists prescribe medicines?
The Pharmacy First service will mean people in England can get NHS prescription medicines for some conditions from a community pharmacy without seeing a GP. But some pharmacists can prescribe already. Read
Analysis
Is the NHS Pay Review Body ‘independent’?
With many NHS workers on strike, some unions have challenged the independence of its pay review body. We take a look at the facts behind some of the main claims. Read
Analysis
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