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BAME Nurses Speak Out on Pandemic Racism
A new report and documentary expose the realities of racism experienced by BAME nurses with the hopes of building a more compassionate NHS.

Antidepressant Prescribing at Six-Year High
More people are taking antidepressants than ever. Is this a dark sign of the times or an indication that mental health stigma is changing?

Could a UK ‘Salt Tax’ Improve Heart Health?
Studies consistently demonstrate the health risks of too much salt. A proposed salt tax could be the key to saving us from our salty diets.

Massive Delay in Ambulance Response Times
What are the reasons behind this problem, and what impact do delayed ambulance response times have on the bigger picture?

Cost of Living Leaves Carers Skipping Meals
Carers of disabled young people are increasingly having to choose between heating and eating as rising energy costs hit poorer UK households.

Are Vapes Helping Us Quit?
Originally designed to help people give up smoking, disposable vapes are now becoming increasingly appealing to children.

Mental Health Leadership Strategy with Derbyshire Healthcare & RwHealth
Mental health care needs an urgent rethink to meet current demand. RwHealth is leading a collaborative strategic approach to the problem.

What Has Steve Barclay Taken On?
New Health Secretary Steve Barclay is in for a bumpy ride as he takes over from Sajid Javid during one of the toughest eras the NHS has ever faced.

Are ‘Weekend Warriors’ Getting Enough Exercise?
A new study reveals weekend warriors and regular runners are on equal footing; how much exercise you get is what matters, not when you get it.

A New Plan for Digital Health and Social Care
Ex-Health Secretary Sajid Javid’s ‘Plan for Digital Health and Social Care’ doubles down on existing ambitions for the NHS with a renewed emphasis on equal access.