Nick Triggle

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Infected blood victims losing faith as inquiry hearings restartGetty ImagesThe infected blood inquiry is holding two more days of hearings amid concerns about the government's response on compensation, with campaigners warning they are "losing faith". It comes nearly a year after the final report was published into the scandal - said to be the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nick Triggle

The English neighbourhood that could hold the secret to fixing the NHSBBCMinisters, health staff and the public gathered in London last week for a summit to discuss the 10-year NHS plan in England. It was the final roadshow in a nationwide tour to help set out the strategy the government says will rescue the "broken" NHS, which has a waiting list of nearly 7.5 million patients and public satisfaction of just 21% - a record low.

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Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be doneGetty ImagesThis month the government in England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy. The move is long overdue, experts say, with men much more likely to die prematurely than women. But why are they in such poor health – and what can be done about it? Andrew Harrison was running a men's health clinic from a youth centre in Bradford when he heard a knock. He turned to the door, but no-one was there.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nick Triggle

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record lowGetty ImagesPublic satisfaction with the NHS has hit a new low, according to the long-running British Social Attitudes survey. Just 21% said they were satisfied with the NHS in 2024, with waiting times and staff shortages the biggest concerns. Satisfaction rates have dropped sharply since the pandemic – in 2019, 60% were satisfied - with NHS leaders warning the findings should act as wake-up call for the health service.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Nick Triggle |Annabel Rackham

Public satisfaction with the NHS has hit a new low, according to the long-running British Social Attitudes survey. Just 21% said they were satisfied with the NHS in 2024, with waiting times and staff shortages the biggest concerns. Satisfaction rates have dropped sharply since the pandemic – in 2019, 60% were satisfied - with NHS leaders warning the findings should act as wake-up call for the health service.