Meet the Team Behind Health News Daily
Health News Daily is produced by a small, dedicated team of journalists and editors with deep expertise in health reporting. Every article we publish is written, reviewed and approved by a member of our editorial team. We believe transparency about who we are is essential to earning and keeping your trust.
James Whitfield — Editor-in-Chief
Covers: NHS, Health Policy
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.
Contact: [email protected]
Sophie Hargreaves — Health Correspondent
Covers: Disease & Prevention, Treatment & Research
Sophie Hargreaves covers medical research, new treatments, disease outbreaks and prevention for Health News Daily. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Leeds and has spent several years translating complex medical science into clear, accessible reporting for a general audience. Sophie focuses on the latest clinical trials, NICE and MHRA approvals, vaccination programmes and emerging health threats, always with an eye on what these developments mean for people in the UK.
Contact: [email protected]
Oliver Marsh — Mental Health & Lifestyle Correspondent
Covers: Mental Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
Oliver Marsh reports on mental health and wellness for Health News Daily. He covers NHS mental health services, workplace wellbeing, children’s mental health, anxiety, depression and modern approaches to healthy living. A certified Mental Health First Aider, Oliver is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and making evidence-based wellbeing advice accessible to all. His reporting bridges the gap between clinical mental health news and practical lifestyle guidance for UK readers.
Contact: [email protected]
Our Editorial Process
Every article published on Health News Daily follows a clear editorial workflow:
1. Research and writing: The assigned correspondent researches the story, consults authoritative sources and writes the article.
2. Fact-checking: Key claims, statistics and medical information are verified against primary sources such as the NHS, NICE, MHRA, UKHSA, ONS and peer-reviewed journals.
3. Editorial review: The Editor-in-Chief reviews all content for accuracy, fairness, clarity and adherence to our Editorial Policy & Ethics.
4. Publication: Once approved, the article is published with a clear byline identifying the responsible author.
5. Post-publication review: We monitor published content for accuracy and update or correct articles as needed, in line with our Corrections Policy.
AI Assistance
Our editorial team may use AI tools to support research, drafting and data analysis. All AI-assisted content undergoes the same editorial review process as any other content. AI does not make editorial decisions — our team does. Full details are available in our AI Disclosure Policy.
Contact the Team
Have a story tip, correction or question? We welcome hearing from our readers. Visit our Contact Us page or email us directly at the addresses listed above.