Reid defends 'choice' in healthcare
News Article 1 July 2003
John Reid has defended the government's drive to bring "diversity and choice" into the NHS.
NHS still has class divide, Reid claims
News Article 26 June 2003
The health secretary has claimed that Britain's poorest people are not being helped by the NHS.
Reid offers reassurance on health reforms
Press Review 26 June 2003
Labour rebels seek backing of ex-ministers
Press Review 25 June 2003
Reid adopts new tone on NHS reform
Press Review 24 June 2003
Labour MPs target foundation hospitals
Press Review 23 June 2003
Dobson says Reid will heighten health revolt
News Article 15 June 2003
A senior Labour backbencher has criticised the decision to appoint a Scot to run the health service in England and Wales.
Hospitals slam 'unfair' inspections
Press Review 11 June 2003
Health chief warns against ministerial impatience
Press Review 6 June 2003
Adviser warns against 'big bang' health reforms
News Article 6 June 2003
A senior government health adviser has warned that radical reforms are damaging the NHS.
Byers to condemn PFI hospitals
Press Review 3 June 2003
Watchdog chief warns on NHS reforms
Press Review 27 May 2003
Foundation hospitals to 'end in tears' predicts watchdog
News Article 27 May 2003
Managers at some top hospitals may lack the skills needed to implement government reforms, the government's spending watchdog has warned.
Milburn names first foundation hospitals
Press Review 15 May 2003
Milburn defies foundation hospital critics
News Article 14 May 2003
The health secretary has delivered a fresh blow to opponents of foundation hospitals.