Health

Published: 23 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk At a pivotal Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth, party leader Ed Davey called for the United Kingdom to welcome American cancer researchers whose work has been curtailed by funding cuts under former President Donald Trump. Speaking in the closing session of the conference, which has largely focused on how the Lib Dems can respond to the rising threat of hard-right populism, Davey...

Published: 23 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A comprehensive global study has revealed that violence and abuse directed at staff in general practice (GP) clinics is a widespread and alarming phenomenon, with long waiting times and the refusal to prescribe requested medications emerging as the most common triggers. The research highlights the profound risks faced by healthcare workers worldwide, underlining the urgent need for policy interventions and improved protection...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The cost of private psychological therapy in the United Kingdom has soared to unprecedented levels, with many practitioners now turning away new clients due to overwhelming demand, research reveals. According to a survey conducted by myTribe Insurance, which tracks the cost of private medical care, fees for 12 sessions of private therapy have risen by 34% since 2022, reaching an average of...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk New research has revealed alarming inconsistencies in the way UK doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct are sanctioned, highlighting systemic weaknesses in medical disciplinary processes and raising concerns about patient safety and public confidence. Despite recommendations from the General Medical Council (GMC) that some doctors be struck off the medical register, nearly a quarter have been allowed to continue practising following suspensions,...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A startling new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that nearly one in three general practitioners (GPs) in England no longer work within the National Health Service (NHS), with many choosing private practice, relocating abroad, or leaving general practice entirely. The findings highlight a growing crisis in primary healthcare, leaving patients struggling to access appointments despite significant government...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Black women in England continue to face disproportionately poor outcomes in maternity care due to systemic racism, structural failings in leadership, and inadequate data collection, according to a stark report released by the health and social care committee of parliament. The findings have reignited urgent concerns about racial disparities in the NHS, highlighting that despite years of warnings and advocacy, black women...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The first group of children from Gaza has arrived in the United Kingdom to receive specialist, life-saving treatment under the National Health Service (NHS), marking a significant humanitarian effort amid the ongoing crisis in the region. According to reports, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, informed members of the parliamentary Labour Party on Monday evening about the arrivals. The children and their families...

Published: 15 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Mothers and babies could be at risk of serious harm in the NHS due to a pervasive culture of secrecy and cover-ups, a senior health leader has warned, as it emerged that 14 trusts in England are currently under national maternity investigation. Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council, is set to address the Health Service Journal’s patient safety congress...

Published: 15 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Fabian Society has called on Keir Starmer’s government to establish a “national occupational health service,” financed by a £2 billion levy on the UK’s largest employers, to address the country’s escalating worklessness crisis fueled by long-term sickness and poor health. As Labour seeks solutions to record levels of long-term sickness keeping millions of people out of work, the think tank argued...

Published: 13 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk A new set of figures has revealed that students who pursued healthcare-related degrees are among the most satisfied graduates in the United Kingdom, while those who studied journalism, marketing, and media-related courses are significantly more likely to regret their academic choices. The data, obtained by The Guardian as part of this year’s Guardian University Guide, sheds light on how recent graduates...