A walk-in fishermen’s clinic saved me from sepsis – and could transform the NHS
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea. Read More
Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. Read More
I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I’ve only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows. Read More
Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm. Read More
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins in UK as infection rates soar
Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. Read More
Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children’s sweets
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland. Read More
Could RFK Jr’s move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it’s the right call. Read More
Nurses punched in face at violent children’s unit
Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as “unacceptable”. Read More
Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders
Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses feel undervalued. Read More
New town dentist disputes NHS ‘no need’ claim
A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials. Read More