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Hospice warns energy bill to rise by £35,000 in one year
Hospices across the UK are battling rising inflation and wage costs, charities warn.
Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure
Isyaka Mamman, thought to be 85, used the wrong needle and inserted it into his patient's heart sac.
NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs
A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says.
Spinal muscular atrophy: Baby heel prick test 'could be life-changing'
A County Tyrone mother wants babies tested at birth so those with a rare condition are treated quickly.
Oldham doctor admits killing patient in botched routine procedure
A hospital doctor admits gross negligence manslaughter after 48-year-old Shahida Parveen died.
Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers
It means products like Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions.
Thalidomide survivors in Scotland to get lifelong support
There are 50 known survivors of the banned pregnancy drug in Scotland, most now in their 60s.
Sunbeds: Young use Wales tanning salons without ID checks
Tanning salons shown not making ID checks for under-18s despite cancer concerns for young people.
Breast cancer drug trial: Woman given months to live gets all-clear
Jasmin David says she feels "reborn" after taking part in a clinical trial at The Christie Hospital.
I gave up waiting for my NHS op and went private
Sue Stenton used savings to pay for hip surgery after being told it would take years on the NHS.
Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids
Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV.
Covid: UK hospital cases set to rise, says health chief
Dame Jenny Harries says Britons should lead "normal lives" but take precautions as infections go up.
Inside a US abortion clinic in its final days
The BBC spent time with staff before they had to stop work and turn patients away.
'He shouldn't have to be this brave at six years old'
Mason McKenzie has been having gruelling treatment since he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden
The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.
Special Covid leave scrapped for NHS staff in England
The Royal College of Nursing said the decision shows "how little" the government valued NHS staff.
Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks
The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week after the campaigner's death.
Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS
The rise is being driven by two new sub-variants of Omicron which are spreading quickly.
Kaylea Titford: Parents deny allowing death of obese daughter
Alan Titford and Sarah Jane Lloyd-Jones are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Kaylea.
Covid: What is the guidance across the UK now?
Almost all of the UK's Covid rules have ended, two years after they were introduced.
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?
Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron.
Zika and dengue may make humans more attractive to mosquitoes
Zika and dengue fever viruses alter the scent of humans and mice they infect, researchers say.
Help 999 teams find missing heart defibrillators
About 70,000 of the life-saving devices are in UK community locations unknown by the emergency services.
NI waiting lists: Overnight planned surgery centres established
The first elective surgery centre is earmarked for the Mater Hospital with further sites to come.
Breast cancer: 'I knew my body wasn't right'
A mother-of-three with aggressive breast cancer says she spent 13 months seeking help.
'I never thought it would be something that I would get'
Dan shares his experience of contracting monkeypox at the start of June.
Pride: Stay at home if you have monkeypox symptoms
People should look out for unusual rashes, fevers and swollen glands, London's public-health director says.
Invisible disabilities: How an autism diagnosis changed my life
Barrington Campbell received an autism diagnosis at 30 - now he's helping others by providing a space for gaming.
Quarter of GP posts vacant within a decade in England, study warns
Researchers say findings are sobering, with shortages in England predicted to top 10,000 by 2030-31.
Archie Battersbee parents win appeal to reconsider case
The High Court had ruled Archie Battersbee was dead and doctors could end life support treatment.
Are we failing young people with cancer?
Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease.
Bowel cancer: How to check your poo
It was Dame Deborah James' top advice - but what should you be looking for?
Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner dies aged 40
The 40-year-old host of You, Me and the Big C was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.
Deborah James: Her passionate vision for the £6.8m she raised
How Dame Deborah's fundraising will help scientists find new ways to outwit cancer.
NHS App to offer video consultations by 2024
Users will be able to receive messages from their GP and see their medical records, the government says.
Male MPs wear 'hot flush' vests to simulate menopause
The event was organised in parliament by the Labour MP Carolyn Harris.
Invisible disability: Living with inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease sufferers say the lack of toilets is the worst thing about living in London.
Dame Deborah James saved countless lives raising awareness - Bowel Cancer UK
The campaigner and podcast host was a patron for Bowel Cancer UK, a charity she said was close to her heart.
Dame Deborah James: 'One of those special people'
The cancer campaigner has died at the age of 40, her family has said, describing her as an "inspiration".
Covid: Terms of inquiry into UK pandemic response finalised
It comes days after bereaved families warned of legal action against the UK government over delays.
Southend hospital nurses quitting due to 'toxic' conditions
A whistleblower reveals nurses are quitting a hospital because they feel "helpless and unsupported".
Peanut allergy sufferer George, 10, tries new drug
George, 10, hopes a newly-approved drug will lessen the impact of his peanut allergy.
Covid-booster response hope for most vulnerable
A break in taking a common immune-suppressing drug could improve how well vaccines work, a trial suggests.
What's it like living with an invisible disability?
Emily Hale had to have spinal fusion surgery for her scoliosis, now she's helping others.
Doctors warn of industrial action amid pay squeeze
Medics say pay has fallen by up to 30% since 2008 once inflation is taken into account.
Abortion clinic buffer zones will happen, says Sturgeon
The first minister said the Scottish government would back a bill to protect sites from protesters.
Sir John Major calls contaminated blood scandal 'incredibly bad luck'
The ex-prime minister's description of the disaster drew gasps from families watching the public inquiry.
Adele Roberts: Radio 1 DJ reveals she's free from bowel cancer
The Radio 1 DJ wrote on Instagram to share the news, eight months after starting treatment.
NHS patients to be offered chance to travel for surgery
Hundreds of patients who have waited two years or more have already said they are willing to travel.
Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling
Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.
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