Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers. Read More
Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to “align funding to need”, as ministers consider SEND reforms. Read More
Alton Towers to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand. Read More
Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report
A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital. Read More
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable. Read More
Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment. Read More
Hospital disruption continues after fire
Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze. Read More
No-one knows what to expect when you’re dying – but hospices helped me
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”. Read More
Like a screwdriver in my face – Life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain. Read More
‘Damning’ evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country’s largest hospital to open early. Read More