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Apology over delay to maternity report publication

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report – published nine months after inspection – finds multiple breaches.

Assisted dying law could take four years to implement

A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.

Care of 800 patients reviewed amid surgeon concerns

The child specialist surgeon also carried out emergency procedures on adults, says NHS trust.

First place in British Isles approves right to die

The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald’s branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.

Inside Health

In the first of our mini-series we discuss who could get an assisted death under the rules

Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?

The NHS Covid spring booster campaign is under way, but vaccines are also available privately.

Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?

The NHS Covid spring booster campaign is under way, but vaccines are also available privately.

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential – like Covid – others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential – like Covid – others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out

The JCVI recommended the use of the MenB vaccine in November 2023 but has not been used in NHS clinics