First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is ‘very sci-fi’.

The advent of CAR-T therapy, a revolutionary "living drug," on the National Health Service (NHS) marks a monumental leap forward in the fight against aggressive blood cancers, with Oscar Murphy,…

Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages the city’s two major healthcare facilities, has declared a critical incident, citing "significant and unacceptable delays" across its services. The declaration, made on…

NHS funds football pitch in Carloway in Lewis

NHS Western Isles Invests £22,000 in Carloway Football Club to Foster Community Health and Well-being on the Isle of Lewis In a significant move to bolster community health and encourage…

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

Three mothers, united by the devastating loss of their teenage sons to drug addiction, have implored the nation to create "safe spaces" for young people battling substance abuse, arguing that…

Devon parents urge flu vaccines after son’s intensive care battle.

A harrowing three-week battle for survival in intensive care has spurred Devon parents to issue a stark warning to other families: vaccinate your children against the flu. Joel, a five-year-old…

I spent months finding out whether gut health can improve ageing.

Guts have become a source of immense fascination. Social media influencers promote unproven supplements said to boost gut health, whilst milk and kombucha brands promise to nourish them with "good…

Relearning to walk and talk after a brain tumour

Ekam Dhaliwal’s journey is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience, a profound narrative of recovery and unwavering determination. At a young age, Ekam faced a life-altering diagnosis: a brain…

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient

Michelle Roberts and Sophie Hutchinson, BBC News In a medical breakthrough that was once deemed impossible, doctors at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London have successfully restored sight and prevented blindness…

Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who shouldn’t be in hospital

As ambulances queued in front of Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading last week, corridors were packed with patients awaiting hospital beds. Emergency department consultant Omar Nafousi described the scene as…

The Berkshire mum looking to encourage others into rugby

Annette Bevan, a dedicated mum-of-two and a formidable player for Reading Abbey RFC, is championing a movement to bring more mothers into the world of rugby, highlighting the sport’s transformative…