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Governments have promised to tackle the crisis for 25 years, but it’s never an election winner
IFS says increase in health provision, wider access to education and introduction of university fees is behind change
Because it’s about much more than just getting three meals a day
Number of people paying inheritance tax soars 24 per cent in a year as house prices rise
Estimates of up to £99,500 for average later-life care mean it is important to save now or face difficult decisions
Response follows report accusing former health secretary Matt Hancock of rejecting expert advice on testing
Situation will be even harder for whoever wins next election, finds Institute for Government
A push to reduce healthcare spending and increase efficiency is leading to consolidation
Investment in psychological support fails to keep pace with rising demand, with acute delays for eating disorder sufferers
New ways of working are vital but ultimately the UK health service simply needs more cash, experts say
Operators say higher tariff would allow them to attract and keep staff as hospitals look to free up space
Structure and funding of the UK health system should be re-examined for a new era
Call for ‘urgent clarification’ on ministers’ plans for up to £250mn going towards easing pressure on NHS
Other countries have found big answers to managing ageing populations and it’s time Britain did, too
Ill, overstretched staff are increasingly struggling to get treatment from an ill, overstretched service
Chancellor accepts need for pause of at least two years despite previously championing cap
Pupil attendance in England has plummeted. Educators say the crisis has been a long time coming
Coffey aims to stem exodus of senior doctors with pension change as she tries to tackle patient backlog
She would like to transfer her property to me and my siblings
We are broken, burnt out and need politicians to face up to the scale of this crisis
Chronic underfunding of the sector has led to recruitment problems and mistreatment of workers
Intensifying medical needs of baby boomers have exposed flaws in health system
Research suggests rise in outsourcing led to ‘higher rates of treatable mortality’ from 2013-20
UK social care provider has benefited from rising demand during the pandemic
The ‘testimonials’ page of many facilities is long on statements from relatives, but not from those in care themselves
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