NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS. Read More
‘A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown’
Julie Trafford says she feels “dirty and angry” after the video was shared in an online group. Read More
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as ‘junk food’ under new legislation. Read More
Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse. Read More
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use. Read More
‘We’re attacked and abused as we try to save lives’
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years. Read More
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe’s first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off. Read More
‘The IVF postcode lottery is not fair’
As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region’s provision is “a mess”. Read More
Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold
Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold. Read More
Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote
BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying. Read More