Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
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Uruguay legalises euthanasia after 10-hour debate
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
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Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".
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Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
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‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
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Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital
An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
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Concerns over monitoring system used by mental health trusts
It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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