One of Scotland’s biggest health boards was not clear enough on the design of the ventilation system which delayed the opening of a children’s hospital, an inquiry has found. The
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The public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate (PA) does, a coroner has said after a woman died following hospital failings, including being misdiagnosed with a nose
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Health leaders have warned of a “potential second norovirus wave” – with people catching the vomiting bug more than once. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said people who have
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The Government’s preferred choice to be chairwoman of NHS England has said she does not see herself as a “mouthpiece” for the Health Secretary or Department of Health. Dr Penny
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Almost four in five NHS doctors have been forced to provide care in the likes of corridors, chairs and waiting rooms in the past month, according to a poll. Medics
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The Health Secretary has insisted he did not ask NHS boss Amanda Pritchard to leave her job. Wes Streeting said he has “so much respect and time” for Ms Pritchard,
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Scotland’s social care and mental wellbeing minister has promised action will be taken at a mental health facility at the centre of cruelty allegations. Skye House (picture) in Glasgow was
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The former chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital was worried about a “wrongful conviction” after the arrest of Lucy Letby, a public inquiry has heard. Tony Chambers was
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A new initiative aimed at tackling the “dramatic” differences in health and life expectancy across Scotland will be launched in three council areas this week. The new Collaboration for Health
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Hundreds of children in England with a rare and severe form of epilepsy are set to benefit from a new drug being rolled out on the NHS. Fenfluramine has been
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