Stormont ministers have made no changes to current Covid rules in Northern Ireland but have agreed a date when some regulations could be eased. Following a marathon meeting of the
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A mother whose son was being treated for cancer on a children’s ward in Scotland has likened the hospital environment to “a third world country”. Suzanne Brown told the Scottish
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A record number of children and young people in England have sought mental health support, according to new analysis. In just three months, almost 200,000 youngsters were referred to mental
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Mental health services in Scotland are affected by “racial inequalities”, a review has indicated. The application of mental health legislation differs across ethnic groups, while perceived risks either to oneself
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Scotland’s drugs minister has defended a change in stance which will allow police to issue warnings to those caught with drugs such as heroin or cocaine, saying: “We can’t arrest
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Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new Workforce Appeal to help maintain important surgery this winter. As the health service struggles to cope with some of the
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The worst ever performance figures have been recorded by hospital accident and emergency departments in Wales, according to new data. The Welsh Ambulance Service, which is seeking help from the
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A woman with Down’s syndrome has lost a High Court challenge against the Government over legislation which allows the abortion of babies with the condition up until birth. Heidi Crowter
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Government immigration policy must be changed within days if the UK is to prevent food shortages due to a lack of labour in processing plants, a Stormont minister has warned.
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A GP embezzled more than £1.1 million in less than two months in a “significant” abuse of trust. Experienced doctor Rumi Chhapia (pictured) could face a hefty jail sentence after
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