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…

The government has unveiled a long-term cancer plan for England aimed at ensuring 75% of patients live for at least five years after diagnosis by 2035. Ministers say the strategy, which focuses on faster diagnosis…

The government has announced plans to create 10,000 additional foster care placements in England by relaxing fostering rules and reducing bureaucracy. Ministers say the changes are needed to address a critical shortage of foster carers,…

Large numbers of children in England are waiting more than a year for NHS community health support, including speech and language therapy, hearing services and disability care, new analysis shows. Of the roughly 300,000 young…