Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands. Read More
The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? Read More
Food hygiene plea after E.coli infections rise
Parents should wash their children’s hands with soap and warm water before food, say health officials. Read More
Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors’ union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly. Read More
Nurses to ‘overwhelmingly’ reject pay deal as strike vote looms
The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. Read More
Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. Read More
Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row
The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part Read More
Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? Read More
Parents ‘horrified’ by maternity services report
NHS England finds “significant” concerns about services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Read More
Why the government wants your pet dog and cat poo
The screening is part of the drive to fight superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotic drugs. Read More