Tory health reforms left UK open to Covid calamity, says top doctor’s report Britain’s pandemic response was among the worst and the NHS had been ‘seriously weakened’, says leading surgeon The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
‘A proper diagnosis’: Prof Lord Darzi, keyhole pioneer asked to unpick NHS Nicknamed ‘Robo Doc’, surgeon will assess health service 16 years after he first reviewed it The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
Wes Streeting launches ‘warts and all’ probe into state of NHS The Health Secretary said the investigation will be led by former health minister Lord Ara Darzi The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Starmer installs non-political ministers in ‘government of all the talents’ Covid adviser Patrick Vallance and businessman James Timpson among appointments from outside Westminster The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024
Thousands dying unnecessarily as NHS England ranks in bottom half of countries for patient safety UK’s ranking should be ‘wake up call’ on patient safety, former health minister warns The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023
‘The blame game’: revelations from health officials at UK Covid inquiry Simon Stevens and Chris Wormald recall inefficiency, lack of planning and a ‘horrible dilemma’ on life-or-death decisions The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Boost the economy by offering routine NHS surgery at the weekend – report Analysists have said that helping people return to work or increase their hours could boost the economy by billions. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Long Covid and health problems during pandemic cost UK economy £8bn and 400,000 workers, report says Government urged to overhaul approach to public health after research reveals country has lost 400,000 workers to ill health The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022