Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss
Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour…
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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
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How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
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Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.
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'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham
Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general…
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Survey to show 'vital insight' of children's lives
Statistics Jersey says the 2026 Children and Young People’s Survey will open in October.
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Article removed: How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?
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NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England…
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I want to use my mental health experiences to help others - ex-ref Robathan
Former assistant referee Dan Robathan ran the line at the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in…
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'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.
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How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients
A rapid new test for brain tumours that the NHS has started using can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis…
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FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career
Dan Robathan says he needs time to "grieve" his career.
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Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
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From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
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Free counselling for blood cancer patients
Linc offers sessions online or in-person at The Forum in Gloucester to patients at any stage in their diagnosis, as…
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The truth about oily fish and your brain
What's the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don't actually like eating it? Mykyta…
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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
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Student almost dies after accidental paracetamol overdose
The parents of a student who suffered organ failure and nearly died after accidentally overdosing on paracetamol have…
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Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
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'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.
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Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
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Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?
More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before…
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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
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Sisters with life-limiting condition taking NHS fight to Parliament
Olivia Dews and sister Charlotte Casey have a life limiting neurological condition.
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The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
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Invitation for men to 'experience hot flushes'
A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.
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Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside…
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'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health…
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'Young people are not snowflakes' new report finds
Accusations that the young are a snowflake generation are wrong, the head of an independent review into mental health,…
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Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.
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Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
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'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
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