NHS

UK government publishes a fact sheet on the NHS in response to doctor's petition calling for the health secretary's sacking.

Partially sighted Ray Flynn has had central vision restored through successful trial of bionic eye technology

'We have an opportunity to save many thousands of lives from cancer every year.'

Jeremy Hunt receives online backlash after suggesting senior staff were not doing enough weekend shifts.

Amid rising rent prices, a crumbling NHS and Magnum PI stealing water, it can be hard to find the positives out there.

Survey found there was a likelihood of a lower standard of care particularly among older patients.

But the health secretary said there were practical reasons not to introduce a charge regime.

'It's time we took the issue of paternal age and its effect on children seriously' says Dr Kevin Smith.

Nursing union says new measures will 'cost money and compromise patient safety'.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to promise £10m to support struggling GP practices.

New paperless appointment service taken offline after being launched with more than 30 bugs

Health body says schools need to do more so children carry out 60 minutes of fitness each day.

Figures from NHS Safety Thermometer show less patients suffering pressure ulcers or infections due to poor care.

Exclusive: The former health minister says psychoactive substances bill is 'ridiculous'.

Health and Social Care Information Centre says issue 'may take some time' to resolve.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran told the BBC it was investigating an incident 'where standard procedures were not followed'.

In 2014, the figure was £115m, with rising A&E admissions blamed for 2015's costs.

Britain is normalising obesity and condemning children to a rising tide of avoidable diseases

Newly re-elected prime minister will speak at GP surgery in West Midlands today.

Broadcaster James Naughtie who will present Radio 4's election coverage, explains what makes him tick.

A dreadful fuss will be made of Middleton's birth when she should be allowed to be left to it.

Balls: 'Labour will put working families first by raising tax credits at least in line with inflation in every Budget.'

Marie Curie says thousands of terminally ill are unnecessarily having their request to die at home refused

The parents of the UK's youngest ever organ donor explained on 23 April how donating their son's organs helped them cope with their grief.

Party says pay would be guaranteed to rise by at least inflation until the current deficit is cut by its target date of 2017-18.

Leading surgeon who punched a patient in the face over 10 times has been struck off the medical register.

Labour want 20,000 more nurses by 2020, 1,000 of them this year.

Executive reported to have earned millions in scandal 'on scale of the MP expenses'.

Brand, a former nurse, urged people to vote for Ed Miliband and his party on 7 May.

Funding black hole, ageing and growing population, staff shortages -- all put pressure on NHS.