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Fall after fall – care home accused of neglect

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

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Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

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

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Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

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‘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.

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Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks – ex cyber chief

Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.

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

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

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Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

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Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues – CQC

Overseas staff brought in to tackle midwife shortages say they experienced discrimination.

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NI records sharp rise in measles cases

There have been 11 cases of measles in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 68 in the Republic of Ireland.

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‘I’m as happy as I’ve been in my life,’ says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death

Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4’s Today programme.

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