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How the Tories' NHS Overhaul Would Affect You
We spoke to doctors and nurses about the proposed Health and Care Bill, which has been criticised as yet another pieceTory act of cronyism.
Medical Cannabis Saved Her Son’s Life. Now She Wants To Help Others Too.
Billy Caldwell made history when he received the first medical cannabis prescription in the UK, but his mother says the fight is far from over.
'We Were Naive' – Frontline Workers Remember a Year of COVID-19
A specialist nurse, a GP and a care home worker unpack the last 12 months of working through a global health crisis.
These Are the Restaurant Chains Still Feeding the NHS – and Those Who Aren't
Exclusive: Only six out of 22 of the UK's biggest food businesses are matching or increasing their initial support for frontline medics.
‘Utterly Demoralising’: NHS Staff on Claim Nobody Worked Harder Than Boris Johnson During Pandemic
VICE World News hears from NHS workers after a UK government minister said “nobody” had worked harder than the prime minister in responding to COVID.
We Fact-Checked 5 Common Bogus Claims About Vaccines and COVID-19
No, the vaccine does not cause infertility and it isn't made with animal products.
How GoFundMe Became a Lifeline for Trans People in the UK
Those raising costs for private trans healthcare only did so after years of feeling stranded on NHS waiting lists.
People with Severe Allergies Told to Avoid Pfizer/BioNTech COVID Vaccine
While rare, allergic reactions to vaccines can happen – and people with a history of allergies would not have been recruited for the trials.
Trans Teenager Launches Legal Action Against NHS for Delays to Treatment
Trans people say they often face a “soul-destroying” wait for initial consultations and treatments that should be provided through the NHS.
I Work as a Contact Tracer. We're Harassing Vulnerable People Because of Flaws in the System.
Tired, sick and distressed people are regularly getting more than ten calls a day because the "world beating" NHS system hasn’t been thought through.
Government Advertises £2,000-a-Day Role to Save ‘Failing Call Centres’
The ad for a VP of operations, posted by the Department of Health and Social Care, also states that candidates must have “examples of quick wins”.
Hospitals Have Become 'Prime Targets' for Crippling Ransomware Attacks
Multiple hospitals have already been extorted in cyber-attacks. Experts warn that their defence strategy could actually make the situation worse.