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NHS is letting women down through ‘medical misogyny’, says report
HealthThe Guardian2mo ago

NHS is letting women down through ‘medical misogyny’, says report

Mumsnet survey shows half of female patients feel they have been ignored or dismissed by medics ‘Medical misogyny’ is letting women down, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, has admitted, as a survey showed half of female patients felt they had been dismissed or ignored because of their sex. A report from Mumsnet, which examined data taken from the site over the past decade, warned of “structural and deeply embedded” sexism in healthcare. And a survey of women using the site found that more ...

Concerns Raised Over NHS Deal with AI Firm Palantir
HealthThe Guardian2mo ago

Concerns Raised Over NHS Deal with AI Firm Palantir

An exclusive report reveals officials' concerns about the NHS's deal with AI firm Palantir, warning that the company's controversial reputation could hinder the rollout of a new data system. The briefing to Wes Streeting highlighted potential reputational risks.

Labour Figures Suggest Cuts to Fund Increased Defence Spending
PoliticsThe GuardianThe Independent22d ago2 sources

Labour Figures Suggest Cuts to Fund Increased Defence Spending

Senior Labour figures, including Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting, have indicated that other public spending, potentially including welfare, may need to be cut to facilitate an increase in defence spending. These proposals risk internal party conflict over budget priorities.

Meningitis kills two, hospitalises 13 in UK
Healthpunch-ng1mo ago

Meningitis kills two, hospitalises 13 in UK

The British health minister on Tuesday described a deadly outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub as “unprecedented” after two students died and 13 people were hospitalised. Health Minister Wes Streeting told parliament that the outbreak was a “rapidly developing situation” with the number of confirmed cases rising to 15. The UK Health Security Agency Read More: https://punchng.com/meningitis-kills-two-hospitalises-13-in-uk/