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 Doctor Struck Off for Selling Stolen PPE Amid Pandemic Crisis

** In a significant ruling, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service has removed…

Child Mortality Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Action on Consanguinity in England

** A significant study has unveiled alarming statistics regarding child mortality in…

Engaging the Mind: Activities That May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk by Nearly 40%

New research highlights the significant impact that lifelong mental engagement can have…

FDA’s Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine Application Highlights Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny

In a pivotal move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…

Social Media Advertising of Weight Loss Medications Faces Scrutiny as Watchdog Acts

** The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken significant action against the…

The Perils of AI in Medical Decision-Making: New Study Raises Alarm

** A recent investigation conducted by researchers from the University of Oxford…

Obesity Linked to Significant Rise in Infection-Related Deaths in the UK, Study Shows

New research highlights a troubling correlation between obesity and infectious diseases, revealing…

Employers Urged to Enhance Support for Employees with Tinnitus Amid New Research Findings

** A recent study highlights the significant toll tinnitus takes on the…

UK Faces Organ Donation Crisis as Family Refusals Rise Amidst Growing Need

** A pressing issue looms over the UK’s healthcare system as the…

Call for Public Inquiry into Cancer-Linked Pregnancy Drug as Victims Seek Justice

Victims of a pregnancy drug linked to cancer are set to meet…

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