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Francis Goncalves lost his mum, dad and brother within the space of seven days in 2021.

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk.

The opt-out tests help with earlier diagnoses and treatment, the health secretary says.

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.

A decade since disaster struck a busy Glasgow pub, survivor Michael Byrne speaks of the impact the tragedy had on him.

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.

But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.

NHS Fife apologises after a woman was able to assist with patient care at St Andrews Community Hospital.

Hospital worker David Fuller abused the bodies of 101 women and girls over a 13-year period.

The mum and dad of a two-day-old girl who died want a national inquiry into maternity services.

Waiting lists for non life-threatening conditions have reached record levels, leaving patients in pain.

The number of young people using electronic cigarettes has skyrocketed in the past two years.

The BBC spends time with an air ambulance crew to find out more about what they do.

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

The UK's survival rate lags behind comparable nations and that must change, says Cancer Research UK.

Patient had mild illness and is fully recovered from a strain of H1N2 normally seen in pigs.

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.

Extra increase on top of 6% rise given this year will now be put to union members in England.

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.

Hughie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020, and has gone on to raise thousands with best friend Freddie.

Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge hopes the product will improve heart surgery survival rates.

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.

The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.

Beijing tells the WHO it found no "unusual or novel pathogens" in the cases involving children.

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.

Keith Hathaway, from Bristol, is promoting awareness of blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis C.

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.

Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

But England's chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry government had no good options at the time.

Campaigners accuse ministers of kicking plans to prevent protests outside clinics into the long grass.

Vaccination is at a 10-year low, leaving some children unprotected and risking outbreaks, experts say.

The BBC finds interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.

Sir Patrick Vallance tells of threats to him and his family, as he criticises a "lack of leadership".

Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

The UK's chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes.

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

Jesses, 4, from Essex, who has cystic fibrosis, will begin taking Kaftrio drug after its approval.

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

The health minister says winter pressures could have an impact on waiting list targets.

Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests.

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says her ongoing review had found criticism of interpretation services.

Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms.

They are now likely to say ill-health affects their job as the middle-aged did 10 years ago.

It could be used instead of, or with, HRT for hot flushes and sleep changes, says new guidance.