The Government announced on 13 March 2025 that NHS England will be abolished. A decision of this significance at a time of high waiting lists for patients is a bold step by the Prime Minister and one that poses major challenges.
February 2025 was a month marked by World Cancer Day, which sparked a significant increase in discussions around cancer awareness and treatment in the UK Parliament.
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.
