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Hewitt defends Labour's NHS record amid increasing criticism
Labour: ‘the NHS is better with us’

Labour today launched a new campaign to defend its NHS record, claiming the health service ‘belongs’ to Labour. Ministers will visit hospitals on course to surpass the government’s target for 18-week maximum waiting times, while the party has launched a new website to highlight its “achievements” in the health service. The government is keen to… Read more »

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Consultants paid more for fewer hours
Ministers blamed for consultants’ underperformance

NHS consultants are offering poor value for money, the National Audit Office (NAO) has found, with pay awards not matched by improved patient care. Ministers have been substantially blamed for the failings of the consultant contract, negotiated in 2003, with the NAO claiming the Department of Health (DoH) under-estimated the work consultants do. The new… Read more »