The Latest Breaking News from Louise Ansari

Call for action as half claim they have not been invited for mid-life health MOT

Adults aged 40-74 without other health conditions should be invited for the check every five years.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Gen X issued health warning after millions miss out on vital ‘mid-life MOT’

A third of UK adults were not aware of the NHS mid-life MOT

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

One in four patients in England find errors in medical records, watchdog says

Healthwatch England says mistakes mean some patients are refused care or given drugs they do not need

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Concern as some NHS dentists will ‘accept children only if parents go private’

It comes as a patient champion said there is widespread confusion about registration for NHS dentistry.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Online GP consultations have led to harm and death, investigation finds

Use of online tools rather than face-to-face consultations has led to misdiagnoses, missed illnesses and delayed care

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

One in five patients don’t know the difference between doctors and physician associates, watchdog warns

Charities call for NHS to make information on physician associates more accessible to patients

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

Patients in England want right to see GPs with 24 hours enshrined in NHS

Royal College of GPs says constitution guarantee would just pile on pressure given loss of 1,000 practices in past 10 years

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

Patients foot the bill for cuts as NHS dental charges rise 45% in a decade

Dentists say there is a ‘black hole’ in funding for dental treatment in England, with further 4% increase to come next month

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

Those waiting longest for NHS care to be asked if they will travel for treatment

The health service hopes the initiative will help drive down the number of people waiting the longest.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Calls for ‘urgent change’ to return NHS dentistry to pre-pandemic levels

It comes after NHS Digital figures showed 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the two years leading up to June.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023