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The NHS watchdog says the findings are the worst in England since focused inspections began in 2018.

Medical regulators approve a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

Marion Ritchie says she was grieving for the future that was gone when her husband was diagnosed.

Only one in 20 public bodies pays what it really costs to employ care workers to deliver support at home.

A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England.

Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods.

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say.

All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS.

Hospitals in England warn a lack of funds means they must scale back on extra beds and recruitment.

Indi Gregory's parents say they feel heartbroken and angry following the legal battle over her care.

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect.

A head teacher said one of his pupils collapsed after using a vape containing the illegal drug spice.

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice.

It follows the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.

Experts suggest rising child poverty is a major factor behind the estimated increase.

The mum of a baby with cystic fibrosis says it is "unthinkable" she may not get the drugs she needs.

Measures are needed to tackle an ageing population crisis, Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty says.

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.

The surgery did not restore vision in the grafted eye, but experts do not rule out the possibility.

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James.

It is taking legal action over the Information Commissioner's ruling on details of victims' payouts.

The home secretary during the pandemic tells the Covid inquiry the flat penalty was not proportionate.

Claimant Jamie Scott suffered suffered severe brain injury after having the Covid jab in April 2021.

Catherine's son, George, has a rare condition that affects about 50 children in the UK each year.

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory is being marketed to businesses in the life sciences sector.

Scale of problem revealed for first time in England with some waiting for as many as five treatments.

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.

A 5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.

It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.

The government has made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence.

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

Thousands of patients remain in hospital each day despite being well enough to leave, data shows.

Patients can now go home on the same day as having surgery to remove stoma bags.

The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show.

The former PM suggested being injected with the virus on TV would calm public fears, an ex-adviser says.

The King's Speech promises a crackdown on vaping aimed at children.

Trials suggest anastrozole could reduce breast cancer cases by almost 50% in post-menopausal women.

Mums speak out after inspectors found maternity services at Hull Royal Infirmary were unsafe.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is criticised for payments to PR firm, the BBC reveals.

A delayed pilot scheme will be up and running next year and should make booking tickets easier.

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard.

Isla Grist, who has a rare skin condition, meets fundraiser Graeme Souness after she travels to London for treatment.

Largest UK medical research project will be used to change the way diseases are tackled.

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates 1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.

Experts explain why just thinking about bedbugs can leave us feeling itchy.

A picture emerged of a dysfunctional, divided No 10 - a timely reminder of events in November 2020.

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.