Hello everyone,
This week, health secretary Wes Streeting was able to give himself a pat on the back following the latest British Social Attitudes survey, a major poll tracking public opinion on the NHS. More on its findings here.
In a speech on Wednesday, Mr Streeting also warned that Reform UK poses an "existential threat" to the NHS, accusing the party of fuelling racism across the country. He referenced the recent attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green and said the government would take action, announcing a crackdown on racist and antisemitic behaviour among NHS staff.
In an update on the ongoing measles outbreak in Kent – which we've been reporting on over the past couple of weeks – the local hospital trust has admitted it missed an earlier opportunity to alert health officials about a suspected case. The delay, although reportedly brief, has raised questions about how quickly suspected cases are flagged and how outbreaks are managed.
Meanwhile, on the personal health front, Independent columnist Rosamund Hall looks at how health trackers – from step counters to sleep apps – can sometimes do more harm than good. Meant to help us improve our wellbeing, constant monitoring can instead increase stress and contribute to burnout, making it harder to tune in to what our bodies actually need. Her piece offers practical advice for stepping back from the numbers and adopting a calmer, more sustainable approach to health.
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