Health & Society

The price of a drink

Northern Ireland may be the next UK country to set a minimum unit price for alcohol - a measure which has been shown to save lives and reduce harm. Jennifer Trueland reports

Health & Society By Jennifer Trueland

'Incredibly alarming' – Trump's USA steps away from global health role

The US president's decision to leave the World Health Organization has left doctors deeply concerned about the future of its vital work across the world. Tim Tonkin reports

By Tim Tonkin 10.02.25

BMA shapes debate on assisted dying

‘Constructive engagement’ as bill examined in detail

By Seren Boyd 07.02.25

Towards the danger

Ammar Darwish takes time from his NHS job to carry out surgery and train doctors in conflict and disaster zones. He tells Jennifer Trueland what drives him, and pays tribute to the doctors who, unlike him, have no safe country to return to

By Jennifer Trueland 05.02.25

Hopes and fears – what might 2025 bring for doctors?

For many people a new year brings a new start but, with doctors in the thick of yet another winter crisis and services stretched to breaking point in so many parts of the NHS, can optimism be found? Peter Blackburn speaks to four doctors from different specialties, and different parts of the country, about their ambitions and fears for 2025

By Peter Blackburn 29.01.25

BMA seeks details of modernisation plan

Association looks to find out how NHS Scotland intends to improve health service

By Jennifer Trueland 27.01.25

Climate activist doctor’s appeal against suspension dismissed

Court of Appeal upholds misconduct decision in Sarah Benn tribunal

By Ben Ireland 23.01.25

Following the evidence

The chair of the health and social committee is planning to take on some of the thorniest issues facing the NHS, and has valuable personal experience to draw upon

By Peter Blackburn 16.01.25

Warzone ready

Working in hostile environments requires exceptional skills and the need to make difficult, often heartbreaking decisions. Doctors have the chance to learn from some of the best in the business at the course run by the David Nott Foundation

By Jennifer Trueland 14.01.25