NHS
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Care homes key to sepsis drive
A drive to reduce deaths from sepsis will focus on the care home sector, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Women in labour "left alone," reports show
Growing numbers of women are being left alone during labour in UK hospitals, two British reports show today. Read more
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Health service must tackle women’s taboos – CMO
Women’s health care is hampered by "taboos," English chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies said today. Read more
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Controversy over home birth guidance
Pregnant women deemed at low risk should be allowed to choose home birth, according to official guidance published today – and disputed by obstetricians. Read more
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Poor cancer after-care impacting A&E – report
The NHS is spending significant sums on emergency care of cancer patients because of inadequate after-care following treatment, it was claimed today. Read more
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DCIS screening prevents breast cancer – study
Screening for ductal carcinoma in situ is effective at preventing breast cancer, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Opt out donation begins in Wales
A radical change in transplant laws comes into force today – in Wales. Read more
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App to help patients find urgent services
People are in Leicestershire are to be offered an app enabling them to find the right health services in a hurry, it has been announced. Read more
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New backing for sugar taxes
A new alliance is launched today to help combat the epidemic of obesity in the UK. Read more
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Plan to boost premature labour care
Good communication and the use of a neuroprotective drug are key to improving the care of pregnant women at risk of premature labour, according to official guidelines published today in England. Read more