Teen’s death prompts mandatory autism training
Health bosses have confirmed that all NHS and social care workers will receive mandatory autism training relevant to their role….
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Thousands in hospital due to firework and bonfire injuries
NHS doctors have teamed up with St John Ambulance to urge revellers to stay safe during Guy Fawkes Night and…
Education programme extended in disadvantaged areas
Ministers have announced the Opportunity Area programme, which funds additional education services in disadvantaged areas is to be extended for…
Hospital birthing centre closed for ‘safety reasons’
Friarwood Birth Centre at Pontefract Hospital will close until next September. A spokesman for the centre said hospital bosses were…
Peanut allergy treatment provides protection but not cure research says
King’s College London researchers working on a life-changing treatment for peanut allergy said they were able to reduce patients’ sensitivity…
Report blames 2013 NHS reshuffle for falling vaccination rate
A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has identified the government’s 2013 reorganisation of the NHS as a major…
Infectious brain disease spread by ticks has reached the UK
An infectious disease that is spread by ticks has been detected in the UK for the first time. Public Health…
Life-extending cystic fibrosis drugs coming to England
Life-changing cystic fibrosis drugs will be available on the NHS in England, health bosses say. NHS England struck a deal…
