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Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts /in /by

NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.

Inside Health /in /by

Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.

What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine? /in /by

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? /in /by

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas /in /by

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

What’s really going on with flu this winter? /in /by

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us /in /by

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

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

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

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

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