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Inside the race to cure cancer: ‘We’re at the cusp of a golden era of treatment’

From new vaccines to predictive AI, Kate Wills investigates whether cancer is about to be beaten

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

Cancer treatment ‘revolution’ on the horizon, says leading doctor

Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned the biggest challenge facing the NHS was the rise in elderly people

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said he expects drugs harnessing the body’s immune system to fight the disease will bring ‘great advances in survival’.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

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Leading doctors urge BMA to reconsider strikes amid concerns over public trust

Lord Ara Dazi and Professor Sir Stephen Powis are urging resident doctors to reconsider strikes planned for later this month.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

‘I was diagnosed with potentially deadly condition after taking weight-loss jab now offered on NHS’

Exclusive: Julie Bishop lost two-and-a-half stone in eight weeks by taking Mounjaro before she was sent to hospital with pancreatitis and told to stop taking the weight-loss jab

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Top doctor says weight loss jabs could become as common as statins

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The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Weight-loss jabs could soon be among most commonly used NHS drugs, top doctor says

Patients may eventually access weight-loss jabs at pharmacies in a drive to ‘turn the tide’ on rising obesity, Professor Sir Stephen Powis says

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

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Weight loss jabs could be transformative, says outgoing NHS England official

An estimated 1.5 million people are taking weight loss jabs in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

NHS in England urged to become ‘early intervention service’ on cancer

Exclusive: Too many people at risk of becoming ‘martyrs’ by not getting symptoms checked as they do not want to burden health service, report warns

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

Robotics with ‘potential to transform’ surgery approved for NHS use in England

The new technology could lead to shorter stays in hospital and faster recovery times, experts have said.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

The robots approved to assist in NHS surgeries - and when they will be used

The 11 systems can help remove tumours or replace a patient’s knee

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

NHS meets key cancer target amid warning that patients still face delays to care

The overall waiting list for treatment also fell for the sixth consecutive month.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

More NHS England bosses step down weeks after top doctor and CEO resign

Resignations comes within weeks of NHS’s top doctor and boss both announcing departures

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

NHS England’s medical director says ‘it’s about time’ he steps down

The director became a household name during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

Next boss of NHS England prepares purge of senior leadership team

Exclusive: Jim Mackey plans ‘big clearout’ as he steers NHS England towards closer relationship with health secretary

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

NHS medical director becomes second health chief to quit in a week

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, who was a familiar face of the No 10 pandemic press conferences, to stand down a week after shock resignation of Amanda Pritchard

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

NHS England’s top doctor to stand down

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, 64, has been in the role for seven years.

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The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Weight-loss jab use rising among people with eating disorders, experts warn as NHS chief calls for crackdown

Online pharmacies and private providers have been urged to ‘act responsibly’ and ensure that the drugs are only prescribed to people with a medical need

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

In numbers: Hospitals in England pushed to ‘near capacity’ as norovirus cases hit record high

Wards are running ‘near capacity’ with an average of 1,160 hospital beds filled each day last week

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Number of people in hospital with norovirus hits new winter high

Norovirus puts added pressure on hospitals because of the need to isolate and clean infected wards

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Hope for children with severe form of epilepsy as NHS rolls out new drug

Fenfluramine has been recommended by Nice for patients aged two and over with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

A&E will be swamped by half of England’s population every year unless NHS reformed, warns top doctor

NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the NHS ‘must go for broke’ to move care into communities if it wants to avoid overcrowded A&Es in the next decade

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

‘A&Es will treat equivalent of half the population each year without reform’

Sir Stephen Powis has urged people to engage with the national conversation about the future of the health service.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry on Friday.

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