Nine whooping cough deaths reported as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Nine whooping-cough deaths reported as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Health secretary ‘stunned’ by NHS failings

Wes Streeting says there is “worse to come” as he orders a review into the health service.

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.

Fall after fall – care home accused of neglect

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England’s care homes – some 2,500 facilities – “require improvement”.

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

‘I’ve no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer’

Emily-Jane Scandrett, 41, hopes to raise awareness of mesothelioma – cancer usually found in men over 75.

Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks – ex cyber chief

Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.

Starmer pledges to fix ‘broken’ NHS ahead of pay talks

Wes Streeting says the health service is experiencing “the biggest crisis in its history”.