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NHS Staff Accept 5.5% Pay Deal Ending Threat of Summer Strike Action
Nurses, paramedics and other NHS staff vote to accept the offer, which the government says is the highest real...
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The History of the NHS: How Britain Built the World's Most Admired Health Service
From Aneurin Bevan's radical vision in 1948 to the pressures of 2026 — the full story of an institution that d...
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NHS Waiting List Falls Below Six Million for First Time Since 2022
Health Secretary hails the milestone as evidence of the recovery plan working, but the 18-week target remains ...
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How to Get an NHS GP Appointment in 2026: Rights and Practical Tips
Difficulty getting GP appointments is the most common NHS complaint. Here are your rights and practical strate...
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The NHS Mental Health Crisis: Why Getting Help Has Never Been Harder
Waiting times for mental health treatment have reached record levels. National Herald investigates the scale o...
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The NHS App Revolution: How Digital Healthcare Is Transforming Your Doctor's Surgery
The NHS app now has 33 million registered users. National Herald examines how digital tools are changing the G...
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Obesity Drugs on the NHS: Who Qualifies, What They Do, and What Comes Next
GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy are the most significant medical breakthrough in obesity treatment in decades. Nationa...
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Mental Health Support UK 2026: Every NHS and Charity Service You Can Access
From NHS talking therapies to crisis services and charity helplines, this is every mental health resource avai...
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NHS Waiting Times 2026: How Long the Waits Are and What Are Your Rights
The waiting list stands at 6.2 million. Here is what you should know about waits in your region and what you c...
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Britain's Obesity Crisis: Public Health, Personal Responsibility, and the Hard Choices
National Herald analysis and reporting on britain's obesity crisis: public health, personal responsibility, an...
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NHS Dentistry Crisis 2026: Why You Can't Get an NHS Dentist and What to Do
Finding an NHS dentist accepting new patients remains virtually impossible in much of England. National Herald...
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Dementia Care in Britain: A System in Crisis and the Path Forward
National Herald analysis of dementia care in britain: a system in crisis and the path forward....
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Vaping and Teen Health: What UK Parents Really Need to Know in 2025
Teen vaping rates have reached alarming levels in the UK. National Herald examines the health evidence and wha...
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Mental Health in the Workplace: What British Employers Must Do Better
One in four UK adults experiences a mental health problem each year. The workplace can either be part of the p...
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Loneliness: Britain's Social Emergency Nobody Talks About
National Herald analysis and reporting on loneliness: britain's social emergency nobody talks about....
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Mental Health Services in the UK 2026: What Help Is Available and How to Get It
From NHS talking therapies to crisis services and private alternatives — National Herald's complete guide to a...
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Social Care: The Crisis Nobody Wants to Pay For
National Herald analysis of social care: the crisis nobody wants to pay for....
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Understanding Your NHS Rights: What You're Entitled to as a Patient in England
Most NHS patients do not know their full rights. National Herald's guide to what you are legally entitled to —...
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The NHS Dentistry Crisis: Why Millions of Britons Cannot Get NHS Dental Care
An estimated 10 million people in England are unable to access NHS dental care. National Herald investigates t...
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Britain's Silent Public Health Crisis
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the loneliness epidemic....
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The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Children and Parents at the Same Time
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the sandwich generation....
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The NHS at 77: An Honest Assessment of Britain's Health Service
The National Health Service remains one of Britain's most cherished institutions — but structural challenges d...
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The Social Care Crisis: Britain's Other NHS Emergency
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the social care crisis....
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The Mental Health Crisis: Britain's Hidden Emergency
Rates of anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness are rising across all age groups. The services to add...
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The Obesity Crisis: Britain's Most Expensive Public Health Failure
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the obesity crisis....