A&E Department Closes due to Junior Doctors’ Strikes
The accident and emergency department at a hospital in the west of England is closed due to strike action by junior doctors.
The accident and emergency department at a hospital in the west of England is closed due to strike action by junior doctors.
The NHS is being starved of resources, and patients and staff are suffering as a result. More than 120,000 people in England died last year

In a compelling address at Chamber and IQVIA’S Midlands Seminar, Preet Kaur Gill, Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health, outlined the party’s vision for enhancing health outcomes in the region.
Researchers suggested that cuts to public health services, such as smoking cessation support, could have contributed to “astounding inequality” in cancer death risk.
A report on the impact of climate change on health has revealed a widening in health inequalities. Those most disadvantaged such as women, all adults over 65, children and those with medical conditions are most vulnerable.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids claims companies are using “aggressive” tactics and that posts promoting smoking alternative nicotine and tobacco products had been viewed more than 3.4bn times across social media platforms.
Mark MacDonald writes for Chamber on how making dementia a priority will help to mend the health and social care system.

In a compelling address at the Chamber and IQVIA Midlands Seminar, Professor Bola Owolabi challenged the prevailing discourse on health inequalities. Rather than dwelling on

In a dynamic discussion at Chamber’s Midland’s Seminar held in partnership with IQVIA, panellists shared their insights on integration, healthcare challenges, and the pressing need for systemic changes. The panel featured Naomi Eisenstadt, Dr Mike Bewick, and Sir Bruce Keogh, with Angela McFarlane leading the discussion as the chair.
A new Dementia Commission report led by former Health Minister, Lord James O’Shaughnessy sets out ways the government can tackle ‘alarming’ rates of undiagnosed dementia.
To mark World Aids Day 2023, Chamber hosted a discussion where panellists delved into the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS including tackling stigma, the role of communities and the ambitious goal of eliminating HIV transmission in the UK by 2030.
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition and should be used more widely by eligible groups, a landmark new study into PrEP’s real-world effectiveness has confirmed.
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