Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News. The (mainly resident) docs who raised concerns are largely vindicated. RCP and others inc PA bodies need to reflect . Now we must move on and use and value PAs wisely

Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News. À measured report. Fascinating how the name change, seemingly minor, can be seen as critical to subsequent problems. It confused patients AND managers

So there are some positives in the 10yp - mainly on smoking obesity and alcohol .But too much is rehashed old (failed) ideas and no inroads into the fundamental challenges of demand v affordable supply. We need a concerted push back from doctors.

Wes Streeting announces investigation into NHS maternity services | NHS | The Guardian. Another enquiry whose reporter could already write. What we need is effective action

France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools - BBC News. We should do the same …and more

UK mortality trends and international comparisons | The Health Foundation.Necessary but depressing reading. The report also gives clear pointers to improvement. Prevention and social factors must be the focus

RT @laura_skaife: When you bump into @drkevin_fox whilst waiting for Friday night tea - and have a good catch-up whilst doing so 👍 #TeamOrk….

Ministers have ‘maxed out’ health service funding, says NHS England boss | NHS | The Guardian. So this the reality. But Starmer must show NHS improvement by 2029? Pick off GP and elective waits? But new builds / Transformation stall

I think this government is doing ok. Yes they’ve made errors but the utter vilification by the press is outrageous Trade deal, interest rates down. Economic green shoots appearing.

Plan for GPs to keep millions of patients out of hospital - BBC News. So if my patient needs renal advice and I chat to a colleague in the corridor rather than sending them to clinic, do I get £20?

While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi | The Guardian. Surely this is utterly corrupt

Assisted dying debate: The UK’s real problem with palliative care - BBC News. There are huge gains for patients and nhs resources by improving care in the last phase of life

It’s not about money, but money matters .Would I pay extra tax /VAT for security at this time? Yes. The longer term cost of protection against an emboldened Putin would be far greater ‘If not now, when’.

Hard to evaluate Pritchard’s performance Utterly constrained and both hands tied. But in her resignation letter she could demand truly radical reforms- nothing less will salvage the NHS.

Whatever side you are on, whatever your views, today’s ceasefire is surely truly good news.

Government unveils plan to reduce NHS waiting list backlog - BBC News. I do want to feel positive but this will fail without underpinning bolder reform.

A must read paper but many complexities. How would technology appraisals come out from a similar analysis?.

Population-health impact of new drugs recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England during 2000–20: a retrospective analysis - The Lancet.

RT @laura_skaife: Absolutely fantastic feedback for @AmandaManson13, @drkevin_fox & team. Well done all - I’m so proud of you 👏👏 #TeamOrkney.

Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog - BBC News. Is there finally acceptance there are limits to publicly funded healthcare? Surely we need this debate across the UK