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Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'
Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.
NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.
Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible
A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests.
Hospice to cut jobs and services over funding shortfall
St Catherine's Hospice's chief executive says the decision to cut jobs has been "heartbreaking".
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment
The mother of a girl who died after being diagnosed with blood cancer says there is a lack of support in Wales.
'What does our modern society perceive as normal?'
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues
Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk
Susan Axelby has received 57,000 after developing a cancer linked to a type of breast implant.
NHS trust apology after baby given wrong breast milk
The parents of baby Milo say he was given stored breast milk from another mother on three occasions.
RSV jabs start for pregnant women and older people
For the first time women who are at least 28 weeks' pregnant will be offered the vaccine, which can protect newborns.
Man found slumped dead at hospital coffee shop
The Sunday Times reports that the man is found slumped over a table in the hospital's cafe.
Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'
The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.
What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?
Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest
New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure.
Use suncream you know, warns mum after boy's surgery
A family say they want to warn others about the risks of buying unfamiliar suncream abroad.
What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?
Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?
Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
'It's heartbreaking': Hospices planning cuts to jobs and beds
Five hospices caring for terminally ill people say they must cut staff because of financial pressures.
'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees
Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people feeling in a pit of despair".
'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees
Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people feeling in a pit of despair".
‘I lie awake at night’ says mum after daughter's Costa allergy death
Hannah Jacobs, 13, died after having a severe reaction to a Costa hot chocolate drink.
Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease
The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.
Gyms to display cancer message stickers
The NHS initiative, promoting body awareness, aims to get more people diagnosed early.
Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.
Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan
The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.
Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan
The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.
Outdoor smoking ban at pubs being considered - PM
Health experts welcome plans but some pub owners and hospitality bosses warn of economic pain.
Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge
Children should be up to date with all vaccinations to protect them and other people, officials say.
Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs
Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds.
'The pain was excruciating' after mesh implants
Sylvia Vickery spent 20,000 to get vaginal mesh removed after it perforated her bladder.
Disabled woman uses bed built for her when she was 8
Taylor Crowe's family say the 19-year-old is at risk of falling from her bed and injuring herself.
Protect kids from vapes, doctors urge government
The British Medical Association is asking the government to ban all flavoured and disposable vapes.
NHS warns of continued short supply of blood
England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors.
NHS warns of continued short supply of blood
England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors.
Mpox jabs arrive on African soil after red-tape delays
Vaccines are arriving in Africa - the heart of the outbreak - weeks after it was declared a health emergency.
NHS 111 offers new mental health service
People in crisis can now access urgent help in England by calling 111 and talking to trained staff.
Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?
The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a wonder drug".
Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK
The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors.
'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'
Two families believe their loved ones would still be alive if vaccine warnings had been shared.
First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS
Health assessment body NICE says the benefits are too small to justify the costs".
Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?
A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.
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