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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Appointment of Donna Ockenden Marks Significant Shift in Maternity Inquiry Leadership

In a pivotal decision aimed at restoring faith in NHS maternity services,…

Appointment of Donna Ockenden Marks a Turning Point in Leeds Maternity Services Inquiry

** In a significant policy shift, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has appointed…

Junk Food Advertising Ban Largely Ineffective, Experts Warn

The UK government's recent ban on junk food advertising, designed to combat…

Junk Food Advertising Ban Criticised for Being Ineffective Amid Industry Lobbying

** The UK government's recent ban on advertising high-fat, high-sugar foods has…

Inadequate Maternity Care in Leeds: A Mother’s Harrowing Journey and the Call for Inquiry

The story of Rachel Cooper, a 43-year-old mother from Leeds, underscores the…

Experts Critique UK’s Junk Food Advertising Ban as Ineffective Amid Industry Lobbying

** The UK government’s newly implemented ban on junk food advertising is…

Government’s Junk Food Advertising Ban Criticised for Being Ineffective Amid Industry Lobbying

** The UK government's recent ban on advertising unhealthy food and drink…

Government Reverses Course, Appoints Donna Ockenden to Lead Inquiry into Leeds Maternity Failures

In a significant policy reversal, the UK government has appointed Donna Ockenden…

Declining Public Support for Overseas Aid Linked to Government Budget Cuts

Recent findings reveal a worrying trend: public support for international aid is…

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