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Scottish abortion law ‘not fit for purpose’, says expert group /in /by

Currently, an abortion is only legal before 24 weeks when two doctors agree that certain grounds have been met.

Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders /in /by

A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses.

Boy learns to walk again after life-saving brain tumour surgery /in /by

Chace, 11, from Warwickshire, has been supported by Shine a Light, a childhood cancer charity.

Boy learns to walk again after life-saving brain tumour surgery /in /by

Chace, 11, from Warwickshire, has been supported by Shine a Light, a childhood cancer charity.

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary /in /by

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action /in /by

BMA Scotland says ministers went back on a pay agreement but Health Secretary Neil Gray says it is a "fair, affordable, equitable pay offer".

‘I could hardly walk’ – the issue that affects one in five mums /in /by

Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.

A simple hack to help you switch off after work /in /by

Dr Claire Ashley shares her tip on the Woman's Hour Guide to Life.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, in the 14th walkout since 2023.

NHS waiting list down – how is your hospital doing? /in /by

At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.