Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
Science Photo LibraryEight women whose smear tests were misread by screeners went on to develop cancer, a major review into…
Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs
Getty ImagesWomen experiencing painful health conditions, including heavy periods, endometriosis and adenomyosis, are being dismissed when they ask for help,…
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
Louisa, Ky., is a small town of about 2,600 on the border of West Virginia with a single pair of…
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and…
Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Outstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to more than £250m last year, according to the government's spending watchdog.
‘I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap’
Luke Orton was playing in a rugby tournament on the Isle of Wight in July 2023 when his life changed…
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
BBCA leading charity that supports people with learning disabilities says it may be forced to stop running at least 60…
Mental health trust could lose its licence
Nottinghamshire PoliceNHS England says the mental health trust that treated the killer who carried out the Nottingham attacks must attend…
‘My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis’
Family handoutThe family of a man who died after he repeatedly banged his head against a wall in a mental…
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told health chiefs in England to prioritise safety even if it means performance against the…