11 h. ago Doctor reveals 'often overlooked' body part that you MUST clean everyday, or risk serious health issue

While you might think you're already squeaky clean, a leading doctor has warned that forgetting to wash this easily forgotten spot could lead to major infections.

Society

13 h. ago Climate change fuelling spread of deadly fungal infections, study warns

Fungal infections, long neglected by global health policy, could spark major public health crisis in coming decades

Events

30 h. ago Teachers and doctors to get 4% pay rises but strike threat looms

The Government has confirmed NHS staff and teachers in England will get above-inflation pay hikes but the British Medical Association is threatening strike action, while the National Education Union warned it could register a dispute

Events

35 h. ago Furious nurses vote whether to strike over lower NHS pay award than doctors

Government announces 'above inflation' pay awards of 4% for doctors and 3.6% for nurses and most other NHS staff who are now balloting whether to accept the deal

Events

35 h. ago Furious nurses vote whether to accept lower NHS pay award than doctors

Government announces 'above inflation' pay awards of 4% for doctors and 3.6% for nurses and most other NHS staff who are now balloting whether to accept the deal

Politics

59 h. ago Major outbreak fears as world's most infectious disease hits Shakira concert at Metlife stadium

Fans who attended this major concert may have been exposed to measles, public health officials in the US warned today.

Events

3 d. ago Louise Thompson shares health update as she discusses 'invisible diseases' and thanks NHS staff for 'giving her more time' in tribute to medics

The former Made in Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a post commemorating World IBD Day, which raises awareness for bowel diseases.

Science

6 d. ago 'My mum went into hospital for something routine. She died covered in sores and totally fatigued'

Her family believe she died of aids after becoming a victim of the infected blood scandal but they are facing major barriers to securing compensation over the tragedy

Events

7 d. ago Major infection warning as record number of NHS staff reject flu vaccine

Patient groups described the level of uptake as 'shocking' and accused refuseniks of negligently fuelling sickness and putting vulnerable people at increased risk of death.

Events

7 d. ago NHS Greater Manchester boss warns of 'tough decisions' as staff face uncertain future

MPs say NHS staff are being left in limbo for months while the government has 'no clear plan for what comes next' in huge reforms

Events

8 d. ago Hundreds of Greater Manchester NHS staff left fearing for their jobs

More than 500 staff in Greater Manchester could now be at risk as the region's NHS has been ordered to save millions, but MPs say they are being left in limbo for months while the government has 'no clear plan for what comes next' in huge reforms

Sport

8 d. ago World's most infectious disease hits major US city of 8 million prompting major outbreak fears

The outbreak of the world's most infectious disease that began in West Texas has officially spread to a major city.

Science

1 week ago New NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive praises staff after first week in post

Louise Long spent time visiting frontline health and care services and meeting with the staff delivering those services in both primary and secondary care settings.

Politics

1 week ago 'I work 60 hour week with two jobs on top of my unpaid nursing shifts just to make ends meet'

Overworked nursing students, who are unpaid and need other jobs to survive, are being counted as fully-trained staff following the busiest winter in the history of the NHS

Politics

2 w. ago Hospitals in England reducing staff and services as part of NHS ‘financial reset’

Trusts having to ‘think the previously unthinkable’ to make savings demanded by new NHS England bossHospitals in England are cutting staff, closing services and planning to ration care in order to make “eye-watering” savings demanded by NHS bosses.Rehabilitation centres face being shut, talking therapies services cut and beds for end-of-life care reduced as part of efforts by England’s 215 NHS trusts to comply with a “financial reset”.47% were cutting services and another 43% were considering doing so.37% were cutting clinical posts and a further 40% may follow suit.26% were closing some services and 55% more may do so. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago NHS staff to be given special training in PTSD and combat wounds to treat Britain's war veterans as nation marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The £1.8 million programme, designed to target the unique needs of former service personnel, was announced as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Events

2 w. ago NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

Changes will also be made to employment law so that nobody who refuses to take part can be dismissed or face disciplinary action.

Events

2 w. ago Care homes under threat as family visa crackdown blocks 100,000 workers

Exclusive: Government policy on migration which prevents care workers bringing children and spouses to the UK is stopping the flow of staff needed to care for NHS patients

Society

2 w. ago Assisted dying law to change to allow pharmacists and other NHS staff to 'opt out'

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater is tabling an amendment to assisted dying legislation so 'no person is under any duty to participate in the provision of assistance' to end someone's life

Events

2 w. ago Lorraine Kelly shares health update and gives huge praise to NHS staff

Lorraine Kelly was admitted to hospital to undergo a major operation, as she provided fans with an update on Sunday night.

Politics