Medical students owe more than first year salary, says BMA
The average debt of a final-year medical student is now more than £21,000, says BMA - £1,000 more than the basic annual salary of a junior doctor.
Hold Hewitt to account over NHS deficits, say Tories
The health secretary, Patricia Hewitt, should be 'held to account' over a £94m national health service deficit, the Conservatives said today.
Thousands rally to protest against ‘destruction’ of NHS
· Health warning as workers converge on parliament
· Prescott denies claims 20,000 jobs have been lost
Angry NHS unions suspect Brown’s hand in 1.5% offer
· Hewitt believed hospitals could afford larger pay rise · A slap in face for dedicated nurses, says RCN
Independent inquiry into NHS spending
The architect of the government's decision to increase NHS spending by £40bn will today cause anxiety across Whitehall by launching an independent inquiry into how well the money was spent.
Steer well clear of all meetings …
Guy Browning offers 20 top tips for surviving life in the workplace.
Fat chance for the overweight
Beware - the cost of life and critical health cover is set to expand in line with your waist measurement. Tony Levene reports.
Health authorities using staff training funds to cut deficits
· Up to 30% of budgets for medical courses diverted
· Fears over effect on NHS reforms and patient care
How to lose pounds fast
Finding a reasonably priced gym is a tricky business. Clubs are often reluctant to tell you what they charge and a 'no joining fee' is not always what it seems, finds Lucy Siegle.