Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop
Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate. Read More
Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent – but this isn’t the normal pattern, so what could have happened? Read More
Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds
Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped. Read More
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an “unpredecented” outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Read More
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough – key findings from Covid report
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk – what you need to know. Read More
Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals. Read More
Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Read More
Health bosses can’t confirm meningitis outbreak contained
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs. Read More
Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Read More
People don’t need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday. Read More