Too busy contemplating the prospect of Ambassador Farage to pay attention to Twitter? Here’s our summary of what you might have missed.
The last Autumn Statement was made:
- Ahead of the Chancellor’s speech there was speculation that 2017’s Budget may be more important for the health and social care system
- The health policy world waited in vain for announcement on health or social care funding
- This word cloud summarises the view for those looking for announcements on the NHS
- What does the Autumn Statement tell us about Brexit?
- One reason that the social care precept may not have been increased
- The Statement did include plans for the soft drinks levy, a policy with growing momentum in America
- With no new money, how difficult will this winter be for the NHS?
Elsewhere:
- What is the state of health in the EU and how do countries compare?
- 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air pollution exceeds safe limits
- Applying the principles of engineering to biology: trying to build blood vessels brick by brick
- A moving photo-essay on the enduring burden of leprosy in Nepal
- Why knowing how to be a good friend is so important in helping young people cope with grief
And finally…
- The perils of hastily erected signage:
