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Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

Are there ‘forever chemicals’ in your raincoat?

Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as 'forever chemicals' through your raincoat?

Eye surgeon’s advice after his own sight-saving op

Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina.

Eye surgeon’s advice after his own sight-saving op

Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina.

Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don’t need to be in hospital

The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

The rugby mum looking to get others to play

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.

The rugby mum looking to get others to play

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.