News

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has had its integrity upheld after fending off its first High Court legal challenge. The organisation’s victory over its decision not to recommend the use of certain drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease was seized on as a sign that its processes were fair.

Human rights should be enshrined in health service delivery, according to a report calling for new duties to protect the rights of older people in hospitals and care homes.

North West Ambulance Service trust has admitted it can only afford to buy 35 of the 128 ambulances it needs to replace, raising questions over the reconfigured service’s buying power.

Opinion

Anna Donald delves deeper into the NHS drugs debate.

David Lee explains how managers can help make the staff survey a success.

Features

Emma Dent reports on the gaps in care for women with perinatal depression. Fewer than half of all mental health trusts have any kind of perinatal service.

Varya Shaw explains how the Healthy Schools programme is helping tackle issues such as healthy eating, sexual health and substance misuse.

Stuart Shepherd reports on an educational tool designed to help healthcare staff understand the cultures and backgrounds of their patients.