Britain's COVID test and trace system is failing to meet its objectives, delivering results too slowly and finding too few contacts of those who tested positive, the government's spending watchdog ...

The country is one of many struggling to cope with a new surge of the disease. With more than 12,000 additional deaths by Nov. 19 in the second wave, Britain is recording nearly four times more deaths ...

The government is set to miss a key manifesto pledge to cut NHS waiting times, experts warn, as Labour fails to get a grip on the crisis. The party promised that 65 per cent of patients would be ...

THIS time four years ago, I was sipping a glass of champagne and savouring every precious swallow – to the obvious disapproval of the waitress. The reason she was judging me? Because I ...

As the weather cools and autumn approaches, health professionals are reminding people that flu season is just around the corner. While flu is sometimes brushed off as “just a bad cold,” it can be ...

An NHS trust has become the first in England to offer a new ovarian cancer surveillance test for women with an inherited risk of the disease. Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are known to be ...

Prescription charges can significantly bump up your monthly expenses, particularly if you're on multiple medications. While some treatments are free, others cost £9.90 per item, meaning someone on ...

With the change in seasons, many of us have already experienced runny noses, sniffles and coughs, making it challenging to distinguish between a common cold or Covid. A fresh Covid variant dubbed ...

The NHS has shared the latest covid symptoms people should look out for, as well as action to be taken if you come down with the virus. Amid the change in seasons, many of us have already been hit ...

The NHS has issued an update on the latest covid symptoms to be aware of, as well as guidance on what to do if you contract the virus. With the change in seasons, many people are already experiencing ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged certain vulnerable groups to arrange an essential vaccination from October 1. Its guidance is especially vital for over-65s and anyone with long-term ...