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Britain is falling behind European countries for mortality among mothers, and suicide is the leading cause of postpartum deathPostpartum psychosis: new mothers speak out over need for supportThe cost of living crisis could exacerbate Britain’s already …
Labour leader sets out views on health service, saying ‘if we don’t get real about reform, the NHS will die’Keir Starmer has said Labour is prepared to reform the NHS to prevent it dying, as he said the current system of GP visits “isn’t working”.The L…
Concerns at mesothelioma death rate trigger study to detect exposure to now banned material used in school buildingsThe threat of asbestos-related cancer to female teachers is to be examined after possible signs of an elevated risk of fatal illness.Tra…
When a mother and daughter became destitute, a Citizens Advice centre that will benefit from the Guardian and Observer charity appeal stepped in• Donate to our charity appeal hereIt was three months ago that Samaira Riffat and her daughter, Eman, deci…
PestFix had assets of £18,000 and 16 staff but won contracts worth £344m after being put on government’s high-priority supplier listA pest control supplies firm has disclosed it made a profit of more than £9m for supplying personal protective equipment…
Lib Dems condemn ‘scandalous situation’ as local authorities turn to agencies amid shortage of care spaces for people leaving hospitalPrivate brokers are making millions of pounds a year finding care home beds for NHS patients who are fit to leave hosp…
Rishi Sunak portrays union chiefs as leftwing militants but some leaders are succeeding in blaming the impasse on No 10 – and half of voters agree• Read more: Most UK voters still back strikes by nurses and ambulance crewsSara Gorton thought the Covid …
RCN says if progress not made on pay negotiations, action in February will include all eligible members in EnglandDouble the number of nurses will be asked to strike in early February in a bid to increase pressure on the government, union leaders have …
Public support for industrial action by health workers remains strong in the face of government claims it is putting lives at risk A majority of voters continue to support striking nurses and ambulance workers, despite government claims that they are p…
Health secretary Steve Barclay urges unions to lobby PM over improved pay offer for striking nurses and ambulance workersThe health and social care secretary Steve Barclay has privately urged trade unions to help him make the case to the Treasury and N…