Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious. Read More
My son was given world’s most expensive gene therapy drug – now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. Read More
Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. Read More
Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Read More
Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. Read More
Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. Read More
‘I thought I had flu but was told I had cancer’
Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read More
What’s really going on with flu this winter?
We’ve been told we’re facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Read More
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Read More
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Read More