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Doctors raise alarm on ‘unsafe and distressing’ substitution

BMA publishes survey of 5,000 doctors on role of advanced practitioners

The right money, in the right place, right now

So many parts of Scottish healthcare feel neglected and left behind by what small funds are made available. In our final piece previewing this week's election, Jennifer Trueland hears the case for fairer investment

By Jennifer Trueland 06.05.26

A sicker next generation will be tough for doctors to care for

Lack of access to green space, secure jobs and acceptable housing has reduced life expectancy in the UK in its most deprived areas

By David Strain and Heather Grimbaldeston 06.05.26

A great country – with a great need for change

So many doctors and medical students working in Wales form a strong connection with the country, but if they are to stay and thrive, they need the government to get the NHS right. In our third piece ahead of this week's election, Seren Boyd hears of an urgent need for better, fairer workforce planning

By Seren Boyd 05.05.26

A service at breaking point

Patients fading away in corridors, treatment targets missed, care delivered far from people's homes – whichever party rules Wales after 7 May will be given some urgent priorities by doctors. By Seren Boyd

By Seren Boyd 02.05.26

Working at the limit

There is perhaps no greater safety net in society than the local GP practice – but what happens when the intense working pressures mean it no longer feels safe to its staff? In the first of a series of articles ahead of the Welsh elections on 7 May, Seren Boyd visits a practice in a deprived part of south Wales, to hear doctors' priorities for the new government

By Seren Boyd 01.05.26

A rich tapestry: hopes and fears for the Scottish NHS

What's the state of the Scottish health service in the run-up to the election on 7 May? Doctors tell Jennifer Trueland about the intense challenges they face, including a lack of jobs and long waiting times

By Jennifer Trueland 29.04.26

Praise for Covid vaccine roll-out

The development of vaccines and their delivery across the UK during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic should be viewed as an ‘overall success’, according to Covid inquiry chair

By Tim Tonkin 17.04.26