Health

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins was challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. But the health secretary said she was wanted to...

'Zombie' drug xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

The UK's Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs recently recommended to the government xylazine be listed as a Class C drug, putting it in the same c...

Spire Healthcare: Death of NHS-funded private patient raises safety concerns

His wife, Anne McDowell, said she had "no idea at all" that the hospital did not have its own intensive care unit. An ambulance to take him just a mil...

Asthma: Scientists find new cause of lung damage

The charity says it's essential that people with asthma continue to use their prescribed medications correctly - many should be able to get on with th...

What is the infected blood scandal and will victims get compensation?

What is the infected blood scandal and will victims get compensation? Published 2 April Share close panel Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK in...

What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law?

What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law? Published 28 March Share close panel Copy link About sharing Image ...