Robert Shaw, Health Correspondent

Robert Shaw covers health with a focus on frontline NHS services, patient care, and health inequalities. A former healthcare administrator who retrained as a journalist at Cardiff University, he combines insider knowledge with investigative skills. His reporting on hospital waiting times and staff shortages has informed national health debates.
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Surge in Peptide Therapy Interest Triggers Investigation into UK Clinics

The rise in popularity of peptide therapies, ranging from weight loss solutions…

Peptide Therapies Under Scrutiny: UK Clinics Face Investigation Over Misleading Claims

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has initiated an investigation…

UK Sees Remarkably Low Heat-Related Deaths Despite Record Summer Temperatures

** The summer of 2025 marked a significant milestone for the UK,…

Surge in Peptide Therapy Interest Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny in the UK

** The growing popularity of peptide therapies in the UK has prompted…

Record-Breaking Summer 2025 Sees Unexpected Drop in Heat-Related Deaths

** Summer 2025, which has been confirmed as the hottest on record…

UK Experiences Surprisingly Low Heat-Related Deaths Despite Hottest Summer on Record

** The summer of 2025 marked an unprecedented rise in temperatures across…

Over 1,000 Ambulances Deployed Across England in Major NHS Fleet Upgrade

** In a significant move aimed at enhancing emergency healthcare delivery, the…

UK Records Significant Drop in Heat-Related Deaths Despite Hottest Summer on Record

** The summer of 2025 has been officially designated the warmest on…

Lower Heat-Related Deaths Recorded in UK Despite Hottest Summer on Record

In a surprising turn of events, the UK experienced a significant reduction…

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