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‘Menopause must be treated fairly for women at work’

A mother who says the menopause is "harrowing" backs a study to help employers treat women better.

Health regulator not fit for purpose – Streeting

The health secretary says he is stunned by failings in inspecting hospitals, GPs and care homes in England.

TikTok midwife: ‘Jealous colleagues bullied me out’

The former midwife at Bristol's Southmead Hospital is suing for constructive unfair dismissal.

Stuck in hospital for months – but not ill

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.

‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.

Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia – study

There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia.

Blood stocks drop to ‘unprecedentedly low levels’

The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate.

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019.

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019.

Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis.