The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were among those who attended a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 75th anniversary of the UK's National Health Service.
At three-quarters of a century old the NHS is facing multiple pressures.
There is a record rise in demand for care, a record 7.4 million people in England are on waiting lists, and NHS Providers say the health service is experiencing āthe biggest financial squeeze in its history.ā The big question is, what does the next 75 years hold for this beloved but battered British institution?
Report by Jonesia.
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The Queen has visited a primary school in Islington where she opened a new Coronation Library - a day after the first anniversary of the King's historic crowning at Westminster Abbey. During the visit, Her Majesty met with teachers and pupils and watched the school choir perform. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a pledge card with six "first steps" the Labour Party would take if it were to form a government after the next general election. The steps include measures to invest in the NHS, education and policing, to set up a new national energy company and an elite border force, and to promote economic stability. The move, unveiled during a campaign speech in Essex, is reminiscent of Tony Blairās five pledges ahead of Labourās landslide victory in 1997, and less favourably of Ed Milibandās promises carved into stone in 2015. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The health secretary has responded to the findings in the birth trauma report, which found good care is āthe exception rather than the ruleā. Victoria Atkins said she "completely gets it", referencing her own experience giving birth in an NHS ward. "I've spoken about my own experiences about having a baby on the NHS. I want to shine a light on all of this and with this report, but also with my own personal commitment and I have prioritised women's health and maternity services as one of the priorities of this government," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer promises immediate action if elected prime minister, focusing on stabilising and growing the economy, removing planning restrictions, and addressing the small boats issue. He emphasised that these changes could begin "absolutely straight away" and highlighted the importance of earning voter trust and confidence ahead of the election. "We must be laser focused on that from day one," Starmer insisted. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer highlights the potential of AI while stressing the need for regulation to mitigate risks and manage job changes. "I do think it's got huge potential," he stated, noting the importance of a strong regulatory framework. Starmer believes the UK can effectively balance opportunities and risks, benefiting from advancements while protecting the workforce. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK Health Security Agency said 22 cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne disease caused by a microscopic parasite, had been confirmed in Brixham. The disease causes sickness and diarrhoea. South West Water had opened two bottled water collection points. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden downplayed Labourās key election campaign as being āKeir Starmerās sixteenth relaunch in a few months.ā Responding to Sir Keir Starmerās speech, in which the Labour leader unveiled a pledge card with six āfirst stepsā his party would take if it were to win power, Holden described Starmer as a āserial promise-breaker who doesnāt have the courage or conviction to stick to a single pledge he has ever made.ā Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as well as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer take time to mingle and shake hands with the guests before departing Westminster Abbey..
NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard delivers a speech during a service at the Westminster Abbey marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at..
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer attends a service to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey where the opposition leader is expected to deliver a speech. Some of the other guests..
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