Thousands of pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit worth up to £238 a week, which also unlocks free TV licences, council tax help, and NHS treatment. Claims have dropped 36% in a year.
Study finds 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 attributable to road pollution. Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions.
Readers respond to the Ockenden inquiry findings, highlighting how gender bias and racial stereotypes lead to poor maternity care, with over 500 mothers and babies harmed or died in Nottingham.
Day centres for adults with complex needs are closing across England, with a 41% drop since 2010. Andy Burnham's government must prioritize keeping them open to fix social care.
Prosecutors in England and Wales anticipate increased domestic abuse during the men's World Cup, urging victims to come forward as perpetrators will be held accountable.
Mark Tame, a dedicated mental health advocate and NHS care coordinator, has died of lung cancer aged 61. He worked for Mind and other charities, and spent his final years at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
With UK temperatures soaring towards 40C, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke is vital. Learn symptoms and first aid steps.
France's poorly insulated buildings create deadly heat traps, with low-income housing estates suffering worst as temperatures exceed 40C, affecting 44 million people.
The UK government has published a draft bill to ban abusive LGBTQ+ conversion practices in England and Wales, making it a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
93% of US seniors prefer to age in place. Consider safety, care needs, costs, and home modifications for successful independent living.
A review found over 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, citing toxic culture and racism.
Agricultural workers face higher infection risk from New World screwworm in Texas, yet barriers to healthcare hinder surveillance and treatment amid outbreak affecting livestock and the $347.7bn meat industry.
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC. The patient is isolated and stable, with contacts being traced. Risk to the European public is very low.
A damning report reveals over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to bullying, understaffing, and cruel care.
Analysis reveals UK schools, including modern builds, are unprepared for extreme heat, with older buildings often cooler than newer ones designed without climate adaptation.
A drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes has been approved for use in England and Wales, offering patients up to three years without insulin therapy.
The NSPCC and Charity Commission have identified over 100 high-risk Childline cases involving child safety threats, prompting urgent safeguarding reviews.
India's extreme heatwaves are closing schools and forcing women out of the workforce, with 10 million girls affected and women losing income as they care for children.
The Ockenden report into Nottingham's NHS maternity unit reveals over 1,500 babies and mothers were harmed, with failures spanning years.
The Guardian is investigating NHS medication shortages. We want to hear from patients and healthcare workers about their experiences with drug supply issues.
Britain faces a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures up to 38°C. Schools remain open, advising precautions like water bottles and relaxed uniforms amid health warnings.
Economists warn Pauline Hanson's stance on paid parental leave and childcare could wind back the clock for working mothers, damage productivity, and worsen gender inequality.
Readers share harrowing stories of undiagnosed hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, calling it a public health catastrophe as 95% of sufferers remain undiagnosed.
Nic Olsen, 80, had both legs amputated after peripheral artery disease was misdiagnosed for four years. A podiatrist finally identified the issue in 2024, but it was too late to save his legs.
The ICO has launched an investigation into Oxevision, a camera system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts, over privacy and data protection concerns after a patient's death.
Napo declares no confidence in probation service managers, threatening industrial action as ministers prepare to expand tagging to 40,000 ex-offenders.
A critical care doctor argues the Trump administration is methodically dismantling protections for children at every stage, from birth vaccinations to school meals and disability rights.
Visa rejections prevent midwives from high-mortality countries in Africa and Asia from attending the ICM congress in Lisbon, sparking outcry over gender inequity and lost progress on maternal health.
Proposed 50% cuts to NDIS social and community participation funding could leave people with disabilities like Joe Barham without crucial life skills programs, families warn.
Debbie Webster faces a devastating dementia setback in Coronation Street, forgetting words and mistaking Tracy for Fiona, leading to a public outburst.