Maternity care failings ‘much worse’ than anticipated, says head of national review
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services. Read More
Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free. Read More
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS. Read More
New mpox strain identified in England
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia. Read More
MND took our son at 14 – anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January. Read More
Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation. Read More
Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing. Read More
Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year. Read More
Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is “cruel” for grieving families to be left waiting for answers. Read More
Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. Read More