David BattyJournalist
The Guardian
Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs
7 articles
Across 3 topics, first on 10 Jan 2026, most recently 24 Apr 2026.
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Biography
David Batty is a news editor and writer. His specialist areas are the super rich, cultural politics, visual art, higher education and social affairs. He has worked at the Guardian since 2001, and also lectures in journalism
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- Dr Emma RunswickUnion2 articles
- Prof Nicola RangerUnion2 articles
- Sue MorganSector leader1 article
- Sir David HolmesSector leader1 article
- Darren PearsonSector leader1 article
- PC Becky BerniSector leader1 article
- Laura BolamSector leader1 article
Recent articles
- ‘Not democratic’: opponents and backers of assisted dying bill remain divided
The GuardianAssisted dying24 Apr 2026
- Parents of children taken in to care should get more help, say experts after Victoria Marten death
The GuardianAdult social care & reform12 Feb 2026
- Charter to tackle sexual harassment across NHS in England has failed, say unions
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking18 Jan 2026
- ‘People think abuse comes with working in A&E. It shouldn’t be like that’
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking11 Jan 2026
- How common is violence against NHS staff in England and what is being done to stop it?
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking11 Jan 2026
- ‘Spat at, pushed, punched’: medics tell of soaring levels of violence in hospitals
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking10 Jan 2026
- NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking10 Jan 2026
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