A failure to extend suicide prevention funding across England could have life or death consequences for people, councils are warning ahead of the budget. The Local Government Association (LGA) is
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A wearable drug pump that delivers medication to Parkinson’s patients 24 hours a day to better manage their symptoms is being rolled out on the NHS later this month. The
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Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could provide “vital support” to users living in the Scottish capital, a study has said. According to a team of experts at
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Hundreds of complaints were logged about the conduct of Ofsted inspectors in England last year – with a school leaders’ union warning the inspectorate may have “lost the trust of
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An NHS worker has thanked colleagues for saving her life after she suffered a stroke – while working on a stroke ward. Caroline Swan, 65, is a healthcare support worker
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The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has said the “trans hate” aimed at her daughter when articles about her are posted on social media is “horrendous”. Esther Ghey, 37,
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Workplace culture issues such as favouritism, bullying and harassment are hindering the ability of ambulance workers to speak out over wrongdoing, according to a report. The National Guardian’s Office conducted
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A hospital being investigated for alleged cases of medical negligence has admitted failings of care for a patient who died in 2019, a law firm has said. The family of
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A man has been jailed along with his parents after his wife was forced to take medication and doused with a corrosive substance, leaving her in a persistent vegetative state
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Scotland’s finance secretary has warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy. Shona Robison (pictured) said authorities
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