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Nine whooping cough deaths reported as cases rise

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

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Health secretary ‘stunned’ by NHS failings

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

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Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

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

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Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

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

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Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.

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