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Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by benefits wait

Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

UK death rate ‘reaches record low’

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

UK death rate ‘reaches record low’

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard’s exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.

Blumenthal: ‘I thought the TV was talking to me’

Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the “best thing” as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.

GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.

GPs ‘facing closure’ over national insurance hike

Some NI GP practices face the risk of going under due to a hike in national insurance contributions.

Cancer patients ‘may starve’ without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

Cancer patients ‘may starve’ without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.