Government overhaul of system for official bathing sites could also widen the definition of bathers and bring in multiple testing spots at sites.

The majority of adults who celebrate Christmas no longer believe that having a Christmas pudding on their table is important, ...

A third of the most vulnerable children in the social care system have been placed long distances from their homes, schools and support networks, research has found. The study identified that a ...

A once-a-day pill that could help tens of thousands of people give up cigarettes and prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year will be rolled out on the health service, NHS England’s chief ...

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has said his “future is uncertain” as he implored people to become potential stem cell donors. The rock star, who was forced to cancel a US tour earlier ...

The Government will not meet its ambition of getting NHS waiting times down to 18 weeks without investing in more capacity for primary care, children’s services and mental health, according to trust ...

A charity founded by former prime minister Gordon Brown is expanding to boost its aim of supporting families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. A new Multibank is to open in Middlesbrough on ...