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Why Some Patients Are Choosing to Avoid the NHS — and What That Signals
The issue is not trust in clinical care. It is difficulty accessing and navigating the system. This article examines what patient avoidance of the NHS actually signals.
Read article Editor's PickWomen as the Chief Medical Officers of Their Families: What UK Data Shows
Evidence shows that women in the UK are more likely to provide unpaid care and carry more unpaid care time, often absorbing NHS admin and navigation. Here's why that matters for health outcomes.
Read article Editor's PickWhat Is the Right to Choose?
Everything you need to know about the NHS Right to Choose for ADHD - how it works, who qualifies, and how to use it to reduce waiting times.
Read articleThe UK's first weight loss pill has arrived: what it means for patients
The Wegovy tablet, a once-daily oral version of the weight loss injection, launched with private providers this week after MHRA approval. Here's what actually changed, and where it leaves patients.
Read moreUK government mental health strategy: what it means for patients
The NHS mental health strategy 2026 is open for evidence until 10 July. Here is what it actually contains, what patients can do right now, and how to have your say.
Read moreThe NHS 18-week target has been hit - but what does it actually mean for you?
The NHS reached its interim 65.3% 18-week waiting time target in March 2026. But what does it genuinely change for patients still waiting - and what doesn't?
Read moreADHD medication shortages in the UK: what patients need to know right now
Getting an ADHD diagnosis can take years. For many patients who finally reach the prescribing stage, the UK medication shortage is another obstacle. This guide explains what is happening, which medications are affected, and your practical options.
Read moreGP subscription services are on the rise - but are they worth it?
A growing number of patients are paying a monthly fee for access to a GP. Subscription GP services in the UK - offering same-day appointments, video consultations at midnight, and no waiting on hold - have become genuinely popular, particularly among working-age adults who find NHS GP access difficult to navigate.
Read moreNHS Right to Choose: what is changing and what it means for patients
Access to NHS Right to Choose is being constrained in practice across a growing number of areas. This article sets out what is actually happening, why, and what patients need to know.
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