Call for free prescriptions for long-term ill

Campaigners say too many people cannot afford their regular medication and should have free prescriptions. Read More

Kettering General Hospital 'filtered' data to remove waiting list patients

Kettering General Hospital says its historical data management was "well-intended, if misguided". Read More

Vulnerable told to expect cuts to council care

Council chiefs warn of £824m of savings despite an increase in the budget to over £20bn. Read More

Painless flu jab patch for people scared of injections

The special sticking plaster delivers a pain-free 'do-it-yourself' dose of the vaccine into the skin. Read More

A&E cuts will hit 23m people, British Medical Association says

Doctors warn the national programme of changes is being rushed through and is wasting money. Read More

Make-up artist offers free makeovers to cancer patients

Make-up artist Natalie Crawford lost her breasts, ovaries and hair due to chemotherapy and now offers free makeovers to cancer patients. Read More

Charlie Gard parents lose European court appeal

The European Court rejects a plea from the parents of Charlie Gard to intervene in his case Read More

Abortion should not be crime, says doctors' union

The British Medical Association has supported removing abortion from criminal law. Read More

Preventing diabetes

BBC1's Doctor in the House Rangan Chatterjee helps single mum La-Vern improve her lifestyle so she can avoid developing type 2 diabetes. Read More

Tick saliva 'gold mine' blocks killer heart condition

Oxford scientists are excited by the prospect of making a drug from a bug. Read More

Over 1,700 patients at risk in 'colossal' NHS mail blunder

Cancer test results, child protection notes and medication advice were among notes left to pile up in a warehouse. Read More

Suntans on children 'are not healthy'

A suntan is a sign of skin damage, not glowing health, NHS England and the Met Office remind parents. Read More