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Regret at not keeping schools open for longer – Gething

Wales' pandemic health minister says closing schools was the right thing to do under the circumstances

Sisters’ warning after heart attacks days apart

Rebecca and Angharad Lewis are urging greater awareness of a heart condition which can be fatal.

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

Millions of people do not realise they have dangerously high blood pressure that needs treating, says NHS England.

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman.

Fertility clinic licence suspended over concerns

Regulators have ordered the centre to halt any new procedures while an investigation continues.

Patients facing uphill struggle to see GPs – report

Analysis identifies areas with the fewest doctors in England, as the drive to boost numbers falls short.

Coroners’ death reports reveal NHS warnings rise

A BBC investigation finds 109 warning letters last year highlighted NHS waits or resource pressures.

Whooping cough warning for England, as cases rise

There have been more than 500 cases of the risky infection since the start of the year, officials warn.

Postcode check: How’s the NHS coping in your area?

As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.

Alabama enacts fast-tracked law to protect IVF

Its passage comes less than a month after state fertility services paused when a court ruled that frozen embryos are children.