Watchdog calls for action on health inequalities
News Article 8 July 2004
An NHS watchdog has warned that more must be done to tackle health inequalities across the country.
NHS output 'doubles'
Press Review 2 July 2004
Official statistics now portray extra government spending on public services in a more favourable light.
Howard urges more choice for NHS patients
News Article 16 June 2004
Michael Howard has attacked the government's failure to extend choice in the National Health Service.
Laura Moffatt: The NHS is getting better
Topical Comment 13 June 2004
NAO warns NHS trusts on budgets
Press Review 28 April 2004
Parliament's spending watchdog has warned that a growing number of NHS trusts are running budget deficits, despite increased government funding.
Concerns expressed at NHS deficits
News Article 28 April 2004
Parliament's spending watchdog has expressed concern at the large deficits reported by a growing number of NHS organisations.
NHS faces struggle for financial stability
Press Review 20 April 2004
The NHS faces an uphill battle to remain financially stable and make best use of additional health spending between now and 2008, the Audit Commission has warned.
NHS Confederation
Government Affairs Website
NHS in bulk-buying talks with private hospitals
Press Review 22 March 2004
Reports suggest ministers are preparing to announce the first long-term contracts with the private sector in a bid to reduce NHS waiting lists.
Think tank to back tax-funded NHS
Press Review 22 March 2004
Conservative plans for "patient's passports" is to be dealt a blow by the Social Market Foundation, whose report is expected to back the tax-funded National Health Service as the best way for providing care.
Doctors call for patients to buy insurance
Press Review 25 February 2004
Five hundred hospital consultants have called on the government to introduce a system of compulsory insurance to support the NHS.
Report calls for 'step change' on public health
News Article 25 February 2004
A government-commissioned report has recommended ministers adopt a new strategy to tackle
