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Almost 100 organisations have come together to form a new coalition to campaign to lessen the financial hardship experienced by millions of unpaid carers across the UK.

Figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) show that councils in England took legal action against just 698 people for blue badge misuse in the year to the end of March 2021.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has released the results of a survey showing that the cost of living is having an impact on whether people can afford prescription medicines in England.

There are currently more patients waiting for treatment than ever in the history of the NHS.

Despite national guidance that 15-minute care visits are ‘not usually appropriate’, amazingly the latest Ombudsman’s investigation in Warrington was triggered by a complaint about visits that only lasted for three minutes.

A recent report published by the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee sets out a new approach to adult social care.

The Medical Technology Group (MTG) is a not-for-profit coalition of patient groups, research charities and medical device manufacturers who are…

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent public body that advises the government on migration issues. They use their UK-wide remit to work across government departments and provide transparent, independent, and evidence-based advice for Ministers to base their decisions on.

We were left feeling extremely frustrated and let down by the recent Autumn Statement.

Over 50 charities and professional health bodies, led by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, are calling for a revamp of the way patient data is collected across England to improve rehabilitation services, which enable people to manage their medical conditions and live more independent lives.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently published its annual ‘State of Care’ report – a detailed and comprehensive assessment of…

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