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Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit

From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.

‘Years of unnecessary chemotherapy stole my youth’

Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.

Heart surgeon’s failures contributed to multiple deaths

Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.

First local endometriosis support centre to open

The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.

New guidance on doctors’ sexual misconduct cases

It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.

‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

Every GP practice now has to offer online booking

Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here’s what I witnessed

Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves

The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.