Critical incident declared at city hospital trust
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services. Read More
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Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS
Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap. Read More
Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a “deadly corridor crisis” in the NHS. Read More
Eye surgeon’s advice after his own sight-saving op
Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina. Read More
People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows. Read More
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. Read More
Boy with flu spent three weeks in intensive care
His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus. Read More
I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing – and if I could hack my own gut to age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was Read More
Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. Read More
Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
Nicki’s eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision. Read More