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The results of the survey, published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, indicate a direct effect of racial discrimination on low confidence in the health system to handle the pandemic, which in turn predicted vaccine refusal.
13 April 2022
Research shows Scottish government’s progress on reducing NHS waiting time inequality is being reversed due to 2010 austerity measures.
6 April 2022
The health and wellbeing needs of the social care workforce must be brought in line with the standards set for NHS workers as part of the reform of UK social care.
15 March 2022
Two years after the first UK lockdown, Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, will join a high-profile conference on Thursday 31 March to discuss the future of COVID-19.
11 March 2022
Schools & teachers in desperate need for investment amidst rapid increase of mental health problems in children.
2 March 2022
Healthcare risks falling behind other sectors in providing training to help employees address sexual harassment and violence within the workplace.
18 February 2022
A new 10-year analysis of people in England newly diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or obesity shows only half receive lifestyle support from their GPs.
9 February 2022
Patient rights must be protected as UK policies and government rhetoric indicate a shift from a hostile environment to an abusive one, say a group of experts and campaigners involved in refugee and migrant health.
4 February 2022
A study led by researchers at the London School of Economics and published in the JRSM, shows an increase in opioid-related hospital admissions by 48.9%.
12 January 2022
If resource allocation decisions were made based on evidence rather than internal and external politics, the education sector would get a large chunk of resources, given its potential for positive impact on health, wellbeing and the economy, now and in the future.
