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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NHS Faces Imminent Medical Supply Shortages Amid Iran Conflict

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is reportedly on the…

Call for Stricter Regulations on Cannabis Clinics Following Tragic Suicide of Young Man

In the wake of a devastating inquest, the family of Oliver Robinson,…

Calls for Stricter Regulation of Cannabis Clinics Following Tragic Suicide Linked to Prescription

In a tragic case that has raised serious concerns about the safety…

Senior Doctors in England Prepare for Strike Ballots Amidst Growing Pay Discontent

In a significant escalation of tensions between senior doctors and the government,…

Starmer Issues Ultimatum to Doctors as Strike Looms Over Pay Dispute

** The British Medical Association (BMA) faces a critical juncture as Prime…

Deadline Looms for Doctors as Government Threatens Job Losses Amid Strike Action

In a dramatic turn of events, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has…

Senior Doctors in England Prepare for Strike Ballot Amid Escalating Pay Dispute

As tensions rise between senior doctors in England and the government over…

UK Health System Faces Imminent Medical Supply Crisis Amid Iran Conflict

In a stark warning, Sir Jim Mackey, the chief executive of NHS…

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