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Teenagers mocked by nurses at psychiatric unit

A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC’s James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC’s James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed

She lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home.

Photos show ‘crumbling’, abandoned hospital rooms

Nottingham’s hospitals were due to be upgraded but a government rebuilding programme was delayed.

Photos show ‘crumbling’, abandoned hospital rooms

Nottingham’s hospitals were due to be upgraded but a government rebuilding programme was delayed.

Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation

A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims.

Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation

A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims.

We aborted healthy babies after NHS mistakes, couples tell BBC

Two women had abortions after an NHS trust mistakenly told them their babies had serious conditions, the BBC has learned.

Hospitals experience busiest week of winter so far

More than 98,000 patients fill hospital beds, as vomiting-bug cases continue to rise in England.