Health

Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion Read More

Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates. Read More

The new technology could be a “game-changer” resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say. Read More

All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026. Read More

An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review. Read More

The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump. Read More

The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip. Read More

The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. Read More

The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined. Read More

Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was “fundamentally incompatible” with being a doctor. Read More