Fact checks about the reported quality of the NHS, waiting lists and quality of care
Health
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
Health
In collaboration with the Nuffield Trust we looked at whether or not this winter was the worst ever for the NHS in England. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Full Fact factchecks what the parties do say. Often what they haven't said matters even more. Read
Health
The NHS stands for the National Health Service: Government-funded health care and medical services that everyone in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost. Read
Health
There are so many ways of measuring success in the NHS, but the results from the Nuffield Trust show that the NHS does face significant problems in many different areas. Read
Health
NatCen says satisfaction with the NHS is up to 65% from 60% in 2013. Dissatisfaction is at its lowest level since Natcen's survey began 30 years ago. Read
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