Cervical screening invites to change in England
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test. Read More
Martha doctor’s failings ‘particularly grave’
A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor’s failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct. Read More
Hospital and manager guilty over patient death
An NHS trust was cleared of manslaughter but convicted of safety failings in the death of a patient. Read More
Restrict shop-bought baby food, government tells parents
Avoid relying on food pouches for everyday meals, says NHS website for first time. Read More
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
The health service issued an “amber alert” last year and stocks remain low ever since. Read More
Doctors trialling ‘poo pills’ to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels? Read More
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK. Read More
Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying
At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it. Read More
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier? Read More
Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe
As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise. Read More