Confidential health records of half a million UK Biobank volunteers were offered for sale on Chinese online marketplaces, an incident that has raised serious questions about the security and governance…
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James Whitfield
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James Whitfield is the Editor-in-Chief of Health News Daily, bringing over 15 years of experience in health journalism. A former health correspondent for regional UK publications, James oversees editorial policy, standards and final approval of all published content. He specialises in NHS policy, healthcare reform and the political decisions that shape the UK's health system. James is committed to delivering accurate, transparent and trustworthy health reporting for UK readers.
· 15+ years in health journalism, former regional health correspondent, newsroom editorial leadership
· NHS funding and workforce planning, waiting list policy, primary care access, GP and dentistry shortages, Continuing Healthcare assessments, health legislation and DHSC decisions
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Three-quarters of Britons believe Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) should be compulsory in every new car sold in the UK, according to research backing a fresh campaign for legislation ahead of…
MPs have warned that the decision by NHS England to grant staff from the US tech firm Palantir and other contractors “unlimited access” to identifiable patient data represents a dangerous…
Patients are receiving life-altering diagnoses such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease and chronic kidney disease through the NHS app and over the telephone, leaving them to process the news without immediate…