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'We will end up with an NHS without doctors'
Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among dozens of doctors striking over pay.
Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days
Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'
A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.
Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment
Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.
Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".
Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans
Review finds care for some patients was "below the level that would have been expected".
Sewing group helping women in period poverty
Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.
