Over the past five years, Brevia Health’s Disease Profile Tracker reveals an interesting and consistent pattern: a drop in the discussion of the leading diseases every January. This coincides with the lack of significant advocacy campaigns taking place in January compared to other months.
The Government’s long-term mission to build an NHS fit for the future begins with addressing waiting lists. The Plan for Change outlines steps to return to NHS performance standards and improve access to services.
Brevia Health’s Disease Profile Tracker offers unique insights into which diseases are being discussed by UK Parliamentarians and advocacy initiatives that can trigger interest.
Throughout 2024, UK parliamentarians discussed prostate cancer consistently; however, the level of interest surged in November, with mentions averaging three times higher than in other months.
In July 2024, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care commissioned Lord Darzi to carry out an immediate, independent investigation of the NHS. The report aimed to provide expert insight into the NHS’s performance across England and the challenges facing the healthcare system, drawing on available data and intelligence.
Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced his newly formed Frontbench team following the Party’s success in the July General Election, which saw 72 Liberal Democrat MPs elected.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, has committed to supporting the Government’s growth mission by improving the health of the nation.
The General Election has brought a new ministerial team to the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and with it a rejigging of responsibilities.
On 10 June 2024, the Liberal Democrats became the first of the major political parties in the UK to launch their election manifesto, For A Fair Deal.
Cancer is a relentless disease affecting many lives worldwide and in the UK, it is responsible for more than one in four deaths. Addressing this disease’s fatal and far-reaching outcomes is a priority for governments around the globe.
