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Health secretary says ‘every available resource’ must be used to help patients access diagnosis and treatment fasterMore private and third sector providers should be used by the NHS to help cut post-Covid waiting lists, Steve Barclay, the health secret…
American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms support for transgender children in face of growing push for restrictions across USThe American Academy of Pediatrics has reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children, even a…
It is hoped scheme will ease pressure on hospitals and result in faster diagnosis and treatmentGPs will be given powers to send up to 1 million patients directly for fast-track checks in an attempt to speed up diagnosis of heart and lung conditions.NHS…
Rhinotillexis may be underestimated cause of transmission between staff, say researchersNose-picking should be given greater consideration as a potential health hazard, researchers have said, after finding healthcare workers who engaged in rhinotillexi…
Thousands more women will be forced into unsafe abortions and die in pregnancy and childbirth, ministers toldHundreds of thousands more women will face unsafe abortions and thousands will die in pregnancy and childbirth as a result of UK aid cuts in 20…
Thinktanks say the check and balances of civil society such as judges and campaigners are under ‘political attack’ by ministersThe threat to Britain’s democratic spaces is growing as charities and civil society groups come under “political attack” by m…
Preliminary results from major trial show use of technology almost halves human workloadFrom smart stethoscopes to predicting bed demand: how AI can support healthcare The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening is safe and can almost…
Sir Bob Neill criticises government plan for failing to consider mental health and addiction problems of many offendersMinisters cannot “warehouse” addicts and people with mental health problems who commit crimes such as shoplifting, a senior Conservat…
Ralph Percy lost an application in 2021 to build 80 flats on part of his Grade I-listed Syon Park estateAn attempt by the Duke of Northumberland to replace allotments with dozens of new homes on his west London estate is simply an effort to line his “a…
Family courts in England and Wales can take more than a year to make decisions on where children will live after separationTens of thousands of children in England and Wales have been left in limbo by delays in the family court that have meant many wai…