NHS reform and cuts: special report

As the political battle over the NHS reforms heats up, with the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg threatening a veto, doctors on both sides of the debate tell Channel 4 News their experiences.

As Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg threatens to veto the NHS reforms, London GP Dr Jonathon Tomlinson argues that Ministers’ plans are not the right way forward for the health service.

MPs prepare to debate the controversial NHS reforms as doctors tell the Prime Minister their concerns. But our Political Editor Gary Gibbon wonders if the tough talking will lead to any real changes.

As Labour calls for the Health Service Bill to be shelved, a Lib Dem MP tells Channel 4 News he wants to “rip the guts out of the Bill”, writes Victoria Macdonald.

Nick Clegg says protecting the NHS is now his number one priority. The Liberal Democrat leader insists his party can still recover despite disastrous election and AV referendum results.

Hospital waiting times are at a three year high and the percentage of patients waiting longer than four hours in accident and emergency rose sharply at the end of 2010, reports Victoria Macdonald.

After warnings of the coming of a “perfect storm”, health expert Professor Colin Leys speak to Channel 4 News about the future of the NHS in a climate of cuts and reform.

“Services do not need to close; that always has been and remains a political decision,” writes health expert Professor Allyson Pollock for Channel 4 News.

Nurses deliver a vote of no confidence in Health Secretary Andrew Lansley as an emergency medicine consultant tells Channel 4 News about the shortages and pressures in NHS hospitals.

Nurses deliver a vote of no confidence in Health Secretary Andrew Lansley as a leading casualty doctor warns hospitals are “struggling to cope” with increased demand and limited facilities.

His opponents are questioning the embattled Health Secretary’s commitment to the NHS. But who are the advisers, lobbyists and health companies with ties to Andrew Lansley?

The shake-up of the NHS is facing further intense criticism. Writing for Channel 4 News, Royal College of Nursing chief executive Dr Peter Carter says frontline staff are being attacked on all sides.

David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley go on the road to reassure people about the coalition government’s planned reforms to the NHS.

David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Andrew Lansley are to answer questions on the controversial NHS reforms amid mounting criticism over the plans.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley tells Channel 4 News the Coalition is pausing on NHS reforms “to get it right”, but Political Editor Gary Gibbon asks whether it is like pausing during major surgery.