Are medical associates putting patients at risk in Scotland?
In NHS Scotland, Dr Iain Kennedy said there was “confusion and inconsistency” around scopes of practice as well…
Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases
UKHSA and NHS England are today asking parents to check their child’s vaccine records and catch up on…
Carlisle medical school aims to keep doctors in Cumbria
Students at a new medical school are being encouraged to stay working in the area after their studies…
Why is chickenpox vaccination being offered to children in England next year? | Chickenpox
For the first time, a free chickenpox vaccination will be offered to children in England by the NHS…
Gran stuck in Royal Stoke ambulance wants face-to-face health secretary showdown
Elizabeth Hirst witnessed patients treated in A&E corridors A gran is demanding face-to-face talks with the health secretary…
NHS healthcare staff in Darlington and County Durham set to strike
Union UNISON said staff will take action in the coming weeks unless bosses improve their offer on back…
Assisted dying ‘would place added pressure’ and poses ‘substantial task’ for UK healthcare system, warns thinktank | UK News
Assisted dying would place added pressure on NHS, hospice and social care capacity, creating a “substantial task” for…
White House names new US health boss after firing Susan Monarez over MAHA policies
The White House has fired and replaced the director of the US’s top public health agency, who clashed…
NHS to roll out jab to all children next year
The NHS will begin vaccinating all babies against chickenpox next year, in the biggest expansion of the childhood…
Older autistic people need more help after years of misdiagnosis, review finds | Autism
Researchers have called for better support for middle-aged and older autistic people after a review found that 90%…
‘We’re in a very Kafka-esque situation’
As many as 400 NHS employees in Greater Manchester will be made redundant by April – but health…
Pharmacies need more financial support
Joe Campbell & Katie WapleBBC News BBC 94% of pharmacies said the latest funding settlement did not bring…