A new survey across Guernsey schools is aiming to better understand how smartphone use is affecting the health and wellbeing of pupils under 16. Commissioned by the States, the study will gather insights from students,…

A patient watchdog has warned that a divide in healthcare access is developing, as more people turn to private providers to avoid long NHS waiting times. Healthwatch England reports that both patient feedback and survey…

Hospitals across England are being urged to speed up treatment for patients waiting for planned care as the government places renewed focus on reducing NHS backlogs. Improving waiting times has become one of the central…

Many family doctors say they have never refused a patient’s request to be signed off work due to mental health concerns. In a survey of more than 5,000 GPs across England, 752 responded, with 540…

NHS England has temporarily halted new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds experiencing gender dysphoria while it reviews the evidence surrounding the treatment. The decision follows concerns raised in recent research suggesting that…

Schools across England will soon be required to introduce mandatory allergy awareness training for all staff under new statutory guidance announced by the Department for Education. The updated measures also require schools to keep spare…

GP practices in England will be obliged to provide same-day appointments for patients with urgent medical concerns under revised contract rules. Ministers say the measure is intended to ensure anyone needing prompt attention can be…

A baby boy has made history as the first child in the UK to be born following a womb transplant from a deceased donor. Grace Bell, in her 30s and from Kent, gave birth to…

Health officials have confirmed a further rise in measles infections in north London, with new cases reported in both Enfield and Haringey. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 16 additional cases…

US scientists say they have developed an experimental nasal spray that could offer broad protection against a wide range of respiratory illnesses – including coughs, colds, flu and even some bacterial lung infections. The early-stage…

Relying on artificial intelligence chatbots for medical guidance could put patients at risk, according to new academic research. The study suggests that while such systems can generate convincing answers, they frequently deliver advice that is…

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged holidaymakers to take extra care when travelling to Cape Verde after a rise in gastrointestinal infections linked to visits to the islands. The alert comes ahead of…