Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2026 Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. Read more
Researchers look into island's health benefits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 07, 2026 The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better. Read more
Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 07, 2026 Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy. Read more
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 07, 2026 Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. Read more
Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 06, 2026 Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action. Read more
Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 06, 2026 The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments. Read more
Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 06, 2026 The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging". Read more