Sainsbury’s backs drive over childhood obesity
As part of a government drive, the supermarket group's chief executive, Justin King, will this week share a platform with the public health minister, Caroline Flint, to discuss obesity in children.
Strike threat as private firm wins £1.6bn NHS deal
The NHS was today facing strike action after the government awarded the German company DHL a £1.6bn contract to supply and deliver medical equipment.
Money should be ‘no object’ for NHS, says public
An opinion poll has found that 71% of those surveyed believe that the cost of a drug or treatment should not affect whether or not it is given to NHS patients.
Minister admits malnutrition risk
Health minister Caroline Flint has admitted that elderly people were still malnourished in some hospitals, in spite of government initiatives to ensure they received help during mealtimes.
Shopping for change
Leader: There is a great deal the government can do to help overweight people without falling foul of the familiar charge of nannying.