The UKHSA says the number of confirmed or suspected cases in Kent has risen from 29 to 34. Source link

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. Source link

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentGetty ImagesThe number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but NHS bosses are warning the cold snap could increase the pressure on the ...

The amount of flu circulating has started to fall in England, latest data suggests.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was encouraging news heading into Christmas, but warned ...

Catherine MorrisonBBC News NI BBCTony Gribben, who was abused by Fr Malachy Finegan, says the Justice Minister should end or limit the use of character references in sex offence ...

Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesIf you feel unwell with a bad throat and a temperature you may well have caught one of the new strains of Covid circulating this ...

Thirty-eight cases of botulism poisoning have been recorded in England in the last six weeks after the suspected use of unlicensed Botox-like products in cosmetic procedures, the UK Health ...

Anna JamesonBBC News, ManchesterLauren HirstBBC News, ManchesterGetty ImagesA report has found Manchester City Council's decision to redact evidence delayed police grooming investigationsInvestigations into historical child grooming cases were significantly ...

Dominic HughesHealth CorrespondentGetty ImagesHealth experts warn that measles spreads very easily and can lead to some children suffering life-long consequencesFamilies travelling abroad this summer on holiday or to visit ...

Julian O'NeillBBC News NI crime and justice correspondentPAMr Boutcher was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs CommitteeThe Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) paid out £25m to settle ...

Jim ReedBBC NewsReporting fromSupreme Court, LondonPamela TickellBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCParents of the deceased children heard doctors involved in their care could be namedDoctors in two end-of-life cases ...

ReutersMark DalyBBC Scotland DisclosureMore than 20 legal claims of historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club have been settled for a seven-figure sum, lawyers say.About 30 former players had launched ...