#heathcare
The Ultimate Game of Broken Promises
#heathcare
The Ultimate Game of Broken Promises
Politicians, healthcare workers, and the public are in a never-ending three-way tug-of-war. Politicians promise the world, claiming they’ll fix everything, while healthcare workers are the ones stuck picking up the pieces—literally, because no one told them how to fit all those broken promises into a single hospital room. Meanwhile, the public is standing in line, waiting to see a doctor, only to realize that their appointment is scheduled for six months from now and they’ll need to sell a kidney just to afford the co-pay. Doctors and nurses are running around like they’re in a high-stakes game of Twister, trying to keep everyone alive while politicians are busy arguing over which flavor of reform sounds best on Twitter. At the end of the day, everyone just wants to be healthy, but the system is like a game of “Simon Says”—except Simon is out to lunch, and the rules keep changing.
Cancer Care in UK at 'Breaking Point' Due to Mismanagement: Experts Warn of Deadly Delays
- Monday, 14 April 2025
Cancer care in the UK is at "breaking point" due to "gross mismanagement", according to experts. They warn that delayed cancer treatment has become the norm, and no improvements will be made without radical change. The authors criticize the Labour government for continuing to consult on changes rather than delivering them, citing a lack of action despite prior calls for evidence on a new National Cancer Plan.
Isle of Man Mulls Healthcare Tax to Fund Rising Medical Costs
- Sunday, 13 April 2025
Proposals for an independent healthcare tax on the Isle of Man have been defended by Treasury minister Alex Allinson, who believes it's a "realistic" way to generate revenue. The levy could raise up to £28m per year and would be deducted from people's incomes via the existing tax return system. Allinson acknowledged rising health costs, stating that the increased pay costs for doctors was forecast to cost an extra £2.4m, which would need to be funded somehow.
GPs Overwhelmingly Back National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme
- Sunday, 06 April 2025
According to a poll, 94% of GPs support the Government introducing a national prostate cancer screening programme, initially targeting high-risk men. Prostate cancer is now more common than breast cancer, and experts believe bringing in screening could save hundreds of lives a year. The doctors join cancer charities and former PM Rishi Sunak in arguing that the move would be life-saving and cost-effective. Sir Keir Starmer also praised the Mail's campaign for raising awareness about this pressing health issue, noting that prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in England with 55,033 cases identified in 2023.
MP Demands Apology from Oxford Hospital Trust Over False Medication Promises
- Friday, 04 April 2025
Liberal Democrat MP Freddie van Mierlo demanded an apology from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) for "misleading" the family of 11-year-old Ben, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The trust initially assured van Mierlo that it was ready to roll out a new medication, givinostat, but later told the family it couldn't commit to a timescale due to funding challenges. Ben's parents are urging OUH to provide their son with access to the treatment, which has shown positive results in trials and could slow down the progression of his condition.
