-
3 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Zoe Hitch |Pippa Crerar |Kiran Stacey |Frankie Tobi |Wes Streeting
The government has put improving the NHS at the heart of its plans, but will it be able to deliver on its promises? And how long could it take to turn the health service around? Pippa Crerar asked health secretary Wes Streeting at a special Guardian Live event. In a wide-ranging discussion, he also took questions on others issues including assisted dying, transgender rights and the war in Gaza. To purchase the full event video on demand, go to the theguardian.live
-
1 month ago | 
attoday.co.uk | Millie York |Penelope Dash |Penny Dash |Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed Dr Penny Dash will be the new chair of NHS England. Dr Dash is currently the chair of the NHS North West London Integrated Care Board and is leading a major review into the regulation of health and social care quality in England.
-
Jan 2, 2025 | 
theguardian.com | Wes Streeting
Three sentences in Labour’s 1945 manifesto contained a simple but historic promise: “The best health services should be available free for all. Money must no longer be the passport to the best treatment.
-
Nov 21, 2024 | 
businessandamerica.com | Wes Streeting
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. John Prescott, the former UK deputy prime minister, has died aged 86, his family announced on Thursday morning. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 86,” his family wrote in a post on his X profile.
-
Nov 18, 2024 | 
attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby |Wes Streeting
NHS league tables will be introduced to help tackle the NHS crisis and ensure there are ‘no more rewards for failure’, as part of a new, tough package of reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting. These reforms are designed to get the NHS working well and get better value for money for patients and taxpayers. NHS England will carry out a sweeping review of NHS performance across the entire country, with providers to be placed into a league table.
-
Nov 18, 2024 | 
thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Wes Streeting
NHS league tables will be introduced to help tackle the NHS crisis and ensure there are ‘no more rewards for failure’, as part of a tough package of reforms announced recently by the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting. Addressing the nation’s health leaders at the NHS Providers annual conference in Liverpool, Wes Streeting outlined how government and NHS leaders have a duty to patients and taxpayers to get the system working well and get better value for money.
-
Nov 13, 2024 | 
caribbeannewsglobal.com | Wes Streeting
The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the NHS Providers annual conference 2024, in Liverpool.
By Wes StreetingI’ve come along today to lay down some direction. Not just to make the case for reform, which I’ve done before, but to spell out how we’ll do it and what I need you to do with me for us to collectively succeed.
-
Nov 8, 2024 | 
thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Liz Kendall |Wes Streeting
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Health and Social Secretary Wes Streeting met with people helping to deliver a life-changing employment support service at a North London medical centre this week. The Work & Pensions and Health Secretaries met people on Wednesday who have been supported by WorkWell to return to or remain in work by helping them to manage their physical or mental wellbeing in the workplace.
-
Nov 5, 2024 | 
independent.co.uk | Wes Streeting
When Georgie was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 16, she was forced to leave behind her studies and was admitted to a mental health ward. Despite complying with treatment, she was assessed by a clinician and then detained under the Mental Health Act. Georgie described how both she and her parents objected – concerns that fell on deaf ears. Her autonomy was removed and she was left feeling defeated and hopeless.
-
Nov 1, 2024 | 
mirror.co.uk | Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting has insisted the Government is raising taxes to get the NHS “back on its feet”. Writing in the Mirror today the Health Secretary has issued a strong rebuttal to criticism of the Government for increasing some taxes for businesses and the better off. Mr Streeting insists the Budget - which increased NHS spending by £22.6 million to return its annual rise to the historic average of around 4% - is part of a “Gladiatorial effort” to save our NHS.
