Fertility patients sold unproven add-ons, HFEA says
Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK’s fertility regulator warns. Read More
Big drop in child surgery for swallowed objects
Cashless society may have helped, since coins were a common foreign object swallowed, surgeons say. Read More
Who are the millions of Britons not working?
About a quarter of the working age population – those aged 16 to 64 – do not currently have a job. Read More
UK draws up new disease-threat watch list
Some are viruses with global pandemic potential – like Covid – others infectious illnesses with no treatments. Read More
The foods restricted in Welsh shops as ban approved
Plans to restrict a list of foods classed as unhealthy in shops are approved by 25 votes to 24. Read More
Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?
The spring booster campaign starts in England on 1 April, but vaccines are also available privately. Read More
Government concerns over assisted dying timeline
The Labour MP bringing the bill says she is “disappointed” to be proposing pushing the implementation deadline to 2029. Read More
Apology over delay to maternity report publication
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report – published nine months after inspection – finds multiple breaches. Read More
Scans in shopping centres and AI – can ideas like these help save the NHS?
Government says more NHS funds in England will go to social care as we look at how it can deliver change. Read More
Assisted dying law could take four years to implement
A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years. Read More