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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Unprecedented Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Raises Concerns About Student Health Risks

The recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, which has led to 20 confirmed…

Revolutionising Endometriosis Diagnosis: The Call for Less Invasive Solutions

The struggle for effective diagnosis of endometriosis, a debilitating condition that affects…

Groundbreaking Research Maps Clitoral Nerves, Paving the Way for Enhanced Women’s Health

In a significant advancement for women's health, researchers have successfully mapped the…

Telehealth and Travel Keep US Abortion Rates Stable Amid Restrictions

** The latest report from the Guttmacher Institute reveals that the abortion…

Abortion Access in the US: Telehealth and Travel Shape the Landscape Amid Ongoing Restrictions

** The landscape of abortion access in the United States is undergoing…

Call for Improved Endometriosis Diagnosis as Women Endure Years of Pain

Endometriosis, a condition affecting approximately one in ten women in the UK,…

Telehealth and Travel: The Evolving Landscape of Abortion Access in the US

** The most recent data from the Guttmacher Institute reveals that the…

US Abortion Rates Stabilise Amidst Access Challenges, Highlighting Shift to Telehealth Services

** Recent analyses reveal that the rate of abortions in the United…

Unprecedented Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Raises Public Health Concerns for Students

** A recent meningitis outbreak in Kent has brought to light significant…

Calls for Innovative Diagnostics as Endometriosis Patients Endure Long Waits for Diagnosis

** Endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects approximately one in ten women…

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