Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 with e-scooter injuries since 2019, with annual cases rising to nearly 150 by 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease causes serious illness and requires urgent medical attention if symptoms develop.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups as a precautionary pandemic preparedness measure.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, marking the second walkout by physician groups in the region following consultants’ action last week.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft NHS guidance recommending a four-year assessment period.