When Waiting Costs Eye Sight Due To Hospital Delays
Can hospitals be sued for delayed eye referrals? Learn about duty of care, negligence, visual impairment, waiting lists, mental health harm, and legal rights when eyesight deteriorates.
Growing Concerns of NHS Patient Data, Palantir and Public Trust
Concerns are growing over NHS England granting Palantir and external contractors access to identifiable patient data within the NHS Federated Data Platform. Learn about GDPR, human rights, medical confidentiality, Equality Act concerns, and what citizens can do to protect their privacy.
Wes Streeting Resigns From Government
Wes Streeting resigns from government amid growing calls for a Labour leadership contest. Learn why he stepped down, his role as Health Secretary, and why disability advocates and sector experts could play a greater role in government leadership.
Duty of Care: Legal Obligation vs. Lived Reality
An in-depth look at duty of care in law versus real-world practice across healthcare, veterinary services, and energy providers, exploring why legal obligations don’t always translate into genuine care.
The Debate Over Mental Health Screening, When Words Harm
How insensitive questioning in healthcare can trigger intrusive thoughts and trauma responses. Learn about the psychology behind trigger wording, patient rights, and legal protections in the UK.
Annual Prescription Reviews & Patient Rights
Are annual prescription reviews mandatory? Learn your rights across the UK, including consent, blood tests, mental health medication, self-isolation, and GP accountability.
What is the Better Care Fund?
Discover how the Better Care Fund integrates health and social care to support individuals and unpaid carers, offering essential services like respite care and short breaks. Learn about eligibility and how this vital programme can benefit you.
Life-Saving Cancer Treatment Under Threat as Appeal Challenges NHS Decision
A formal appeal has been lodged after NICE withdrew access to Tecartus, a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy, from NHS services in England and Wales. Learn why this decision matters for patients with rare lymphoma.
Your Rights as a Mental Health Patient
Mental health patients have legal rights. Learn about reasonable adjustments, consent, ableism, coercion, and how to handle controlling GPs under UK law.
Cardiff University Mental Health Research
Cardiff University’s Mental Health Research Institute leads world-class research into mental ill health and neurodegenerative disorders, translating innovation into better therapies across the lifespan.