News and reports

We have welcomed the introduction of Jess's rule for GP patients to help improve patient safety.

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

Our new research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. Read our findings and calls to action for healthcare leaders.

Take a look at our supporting papers for the September 2025 committee meeting.

Today’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.

Learn what the NHS 111 service is for and how you can use it to get the care you need.

The Government is going to publish rankings of NHS trusts. Read our response.

Patients often report positive experiences for cancer treatment services. In the most recent national cancer survey, respondents scored NHS cancer care services higher than the previous year, scoring them an average of 8.94 out of 10. Find out what people have told us about their experiences of cancer care.

If you're not well and cannot work you may need a fit note for your employer. Find out what a fit note is, when you need one and how to get one.

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about how to register with a gp, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.