Local health hubs at risk as community services under strain

Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

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Home fined after two disabled residents drowned

A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.

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‘Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health’

How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.

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‘Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health’

How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.

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Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years

More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder – BBC analysis finds.

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Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years

More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder – BBC analysis finds.

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Midwife open to leading other maternity inquiries

However, Donna Ockenden’s offer to get involved in other inquiries is rejected by the health secretary.

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Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian

The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.

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Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November

Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.

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To nap or not to nap…

Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.

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