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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The Perils of Purchasing Weight Loss Drugs from Social Media: A Cautionary Tale

** A rising trend among those seeking rapid weight loss involves purchasing…

Rising Fit Note Requests Highlight Strain on GPs and Mental Health Support

A recent survey of general practitioners (GPs) reveals that a significant number…

Surge in Fit Notes Highlights Tensions Between GPs and Mental Health Advocacy

** In a recent survey conducted by BBC News, a significant number…

Louise Casey’s Review Highlights Urgent Need for Reform in England’s Social Care System

** Louise Casey's recent examination of the adult social care sector has…

Urgent Reform Needed in Social Care as Louise Casey Highlights Systemic Failures

** Louise Casey’s recent review of adult social care has brought to…

Urgent Reforms Needed to Secure the Future of England’s Social Care System

Louise Casey’s recent review of adult social care has spotlighted a significant…

High-Fat Diets Linked to Gut Bacteria’s Influence on Brain Health, Study Reveals

** Recent research from Emory University has unveiled a concerning connection between…

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