Are there more autistic people now?
Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people? Read More
‘The NHS at its worst’, ex-ombudsman tells inquiry
Sir Rob Behrens says it was a “disgrace” how mental health services failed two vulnerable men. Read More
Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment ‘lottery’
Scotland’s first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government’s plans for the coming year. Read More
More than 1,000 GPs to get share of £102m to expand surgeries
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in five years. Read More
Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful. Read More
Doing nothing on social care ‘untenable’, MPs warn
The report says failure to fix England’s social care system carries an unknown human and financial cost. Read More
NHS trust admits failures led to teenager’s death
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears. Read More
‘Appalling’ inquest delays hurt families – inquiry
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex. Read More
Streeting accused of ‘betrayal’ over maternity funding plan
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”. Read More
Belfast public needle bin ‘not a silver bullet’
A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday. Read More