57 h. ago Fall asleep in 'minutes' with doctor's tracing technique that 'stops overthinking'

One doctor has shared a simple technique to help people calm their racing thoughts and overthinking in order to aid sleep, and the best thing is that you can do it from the comfort of your bed

Science

7 d. ago The NHS nurses branded bigots for refusing to share a changing room with a 'big burly bloke': As they launch a landmark legal case, these warrior women reveal why their fight is NOT a trans issue

'Say one of us changed our name, and without any other evidence that we were transitioning, walked into the male changing room, believing we had every right to be in there, in our bra and knickers.'

Sport

1 week ago Broadway Boy latest news with health update from stables after horror Aintree Grand National fall

Broadway Boy was leading the Grand National when he fell heavily on Saturday

Events

1 week ago Voices: ‘I no longer recognise it’: Former staff and patients share experiences of the NHS

From ex-workers to chronic illness patients, while many Independent readers value the NHS, they also say the service the have trusted over the years has vanished

Science

1 week ago Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds

A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling

Events

2 w. ago Broadway Boy health condition update after horror fall during Grand National

Broadway Boy was leading the Grand National when falling at the 25th fence and was treated on course before being loaded onto the horse ambulance - jockey Tom Bellamy also went to hospital

Events

2 w. ago Broadway Boy health update after horse's 'sickening' fall during the Grand National which left jockey with a broken wrist

An update on Broadway Boy's condition was issued on Sunday morning after taking a distressing fall during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, which sparked concern among fans.

Politics

2 w. ago Ruth Langsford posts sad update about mum Joan as she thanks fans for messages

Ruth Langsford revealed that her mum Joan wasn't able to celebrate Mother's Day yesterday, and gave an update on Joan's health after her horror fall and Alzheimer's diagnosis

Politics

3 w. ago BBC Question Time sees dad share heartbreaking story which sparks debate on 'failing' NHS

Question Time on BBC One last night featured a debate around the NHS and its mental service provision, a topic raised by a father in Dartford, Kent, who waited two years for a referral for his child

Events

3 w. ago Share of NHS spending on mental health to fall next year, says Streeting

The decision was confirmed in a written ministerial statement by the Health Secretary on Thursday.

Politics