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Jess Hacker

Health Policy Journalist

Jess joined Full Fact in 2024 as a health policy journalist. Before this she covered health and primary care for GP magazine Pulse and its sister titles. In 2023, she received the PPA Next Gen Award and was named in its 30 Under 30.

8 October 2025

Immigration

What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?

By Jess Hacker and Hannah Smith • 8 mins

Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given. Read

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13 February 2025

Health

How severe is the pressure on the NHS this winter?

By Jess Hacker • 5 mins

Full Fact looks at what the data says about how A&E departments and the ambulance service have performed this winter. Read

Analysis

25 June 2024

Health

NHS staffing: explained

By Jess Hacker • 5 mins

Full Fact covers the basic things you need to know about the people who work for the NHS. Read

Analysis