Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
Health
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance – experts
A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current rate of progress.
Head nurse describes ‘chaotic’ night baby died
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby's death about the moment he called for help.
UK drug price rises necessary, says Patrick Vallance
His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.
NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
‘She doesn’t get another childhood’: The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say
Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.
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