Hospitals may introduce Martha’s rule from April
The government backs a plan to give patients access to a second opinion if their condition deteriorates. Read More
Footballer Tom Lockyer shows life-saving defibrillator in his chest
The Luton Town defender collapsed on the pitch after a cardiac arrest last December. Read More
Illegal abortion investigations rising, BBC told
The increase in police inquiries in England and Wales is “unprecedented”, an abortion provider says. Read More
Bowel cancer checks for anyone with inherited risk
Offering regular colonoscopies to people with Lynch syndrome at any age will save lives, NHS England says. Read More
NI junior doctors vote for strike action over pay
The vote in favour of a strike could see junior doctors take part in a 24-hour walkout in March. Read More
One million have undiagnosed diabetes in England
Experts are particularly worried about the proportion of younger people whose health is at risk. Read More
‘Hearing my children’s laughter is like torture’
Karen Cook has a rare condition called pain hyperacusis which causes crippling and debilitating pain. Read More
Woman worried after no ADHD medicine for months
Hannah Huxford from Grimsby is unable to get hold of her ADHD medicine due to a national shortage. Read More
The NHS hidden waiting lists terrifying patients
Patients are facing delays for ongoing cancer care, heart check-ups and eye treatment in England. Read More
UK exam could be scrapped for foreign dentists
Overseas dentists may be provisionally registered to work in England without checks, plans say. Read More