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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says

Mon, 09/28/2026 - 10:10
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".

'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 23:29
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 09:52
Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 05:58
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

Survey to show 'vital insight' of children's lives

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 11:11
Statistics Jersey says the  2026 Children and Young People’s Survey will open in October.

How the bare nails trend became a class issue

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 23:31
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:47
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

I want to use my mental health experiences to help others - Robathan

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 07:13
Former assistant referee Dan Robathan ran the line at the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in 2025. Just one year later he talked to BBC Newsbeat about losing his career after doctors found benign tumours in his spine.

'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 07:05
Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.

How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 06:50
A rapid new test for brain tumours that the NHS has started using can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis from up to eight weeks to two hours.

FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 06:01
Dan Robathan says he needs time to "grieve" his career.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 23:46
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 23:44
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.

Free counselling for blood cancer patients

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:03
Linc offers sessions online or in-person at The Forum in Gloucester to patients at any stage in their diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.

The truth about oily fish and your brain

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:23
What's the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don't actually like eating it? Mykyta Osadchyi dives in.

NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 05:00
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 23:42
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 23:42
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 19:10
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:53
Why is the price of protein powder rising?

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