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Mum, 26, 'wants to be sterilised' due to problems accessing sickness drug

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 09:08
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
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Families 'failed' by trust meet ahead of inquiry

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:26
Families and patients will discuss what want raised by an inquiry into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust.
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How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 14:54
What's next for employers and their staff in the aftermath of the Darlington nurses ruling?
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Botched 'Turkey teeth' op victim warns of dangers

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:14
Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.
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Inside Health

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 13:00
James inhales a lungful of fumes to see if he can see air pollution moving inside him
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Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:08
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
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Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:08
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
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Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 14:38
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
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Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 19:50
NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.
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NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 15:28
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.
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Inside Health

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 13:00
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.
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What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:12
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 03:31
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Tue, 12/23/2025 - 09:08
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
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What's really going on with flu this winter?

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 03:06
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 19:23
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:06
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:06
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 20:06
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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