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Picture by Polly Thomas - Darren Hughes argues we need a national conversation on the NHS. The picture features people walking on the Footbridge in Newport.

NHS at 75: We need a national conversation

Any major anniversary is a time of anticipation, celebration and reflection. 5 July, 2023, the 75th anniversary of the National

26th July (25th July)
  • Politics and Policy
Elderly Woman

Why should gender be taken into account in palliative and end of life care?

Ahead of international Women’s Health Day, Bethan Edwards explains why gender should be taken into account in palliative and end of life care. 

23rd May (22nd May)
  • People and Places
A girl holding her head, looking in distress

How the Mental Health System Discriminates Against Girls and Women

Dr Jen Daffin and Dr Carly Jackson advocate a trauma-informed approach to mental health that moves beyond stigma and gender stereotypes

13th February (3rd February)
  • Voices

Patients’ Needs Are Going Unmet when Leaving the Hospital

Common sense changes to hospital discharge services are still needed to ensure the system works for patients and health professionals.

4th November
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of a protest against climate change. Collective action can be a powerful tool against eco-anxiety, according to Rebecca Solnit.

​​Alive at the End of The World

Grace Quantock explores the rise of eco-anxiety and suggests ways we can mitigate it amid growing evidence of the impact of climate change.

4th July (4th July)
  • Voices

Gender and Sex in End of Life Care

Bethan Edwards calls for more research and care provision through a sex and gender lens for people needing end of life care.

28th May (27th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Don’t Let the Plan Run out for Dying People in Wales

Bethan Edwards calls for an end of life care plan to be put in place as a matter of priority, as the current scheme ends on 31 March.

28th March (18th May)
  • Politics and Policy

How Can We Improve Care for Children and Adults at the End of their Lives?

Matthew Brindley argues we must end the postcode lottery of palliative care, and improve services to people requiring it at home.

18th March
  • Politics and Policy

Why the NHS is Fundamental to Economic and Social Recovery

Following the UK Government Budget and Spending Review, and as scrutiny of the Welsh Government draft budget 2022-23 continues in

16th November (12th November)
  • Politics and Policy
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