Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with the UK government after he claimed the NHS is "broke and not working".

Boosting the uptake of vaccinations here at home could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for our struggling health service, writes Dr Philippa Whitford

As the NHS turns 70, a Royal Commission could be the only route to safeguarding its long-term future, says Robert Colvile 

Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has backed proposals for a new NHS and social care tax that would replace National Insurance. 

UK pharma R&D productivity is at an all-time low, warns Chris Molloy, but it’s not too late to create an ecosystem that will secure this sector’s future. 

From genetic sequencing to monoclonal antibodies too many great British discoveries have ended up commercialised in the US, writes Lord Willetts. 

President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh sees an opportunity as the NHS turns 70 this year, to rethink how healthcare is delivered in England and in the devolved nations and calls on the government to simplify the complex NHS landscape in England.

A Labour MP wept in the Commons today as she recounted how her daughter was stillborn.

Next month more than 500 senior nurses and midwives will come together to discuss solutions to the major issues facing the profession, in the UK and overseas. Ahead of the summit Jane Cummings, the Chief Nursing Officer, speaks to Sebastian Whale about staff retention, training and the challenges of Brexit

Steve Brine is ‘obsessed’ with ensuring cancers are diagnosed earlier to help improve survival rates in England. But with recent figures highlighting the scale of the task, can the minister turn things around? He talks to Sebastian Whale

Gluten-free breads and flour mixes should remain on prescription to those who are clinically diagnosed with coeliac disease according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This announcement follows a National consultation which received an overwhelming number of responses from a range of stakeholders, including patients and clinicians.

British Safety Council offers training to help with mental health conversations.

Jeremy Hunt has ordered NHS mental health trusts to draw up plans to eliminate suicides under their watch.

With diesel pollution responsible for around 40,000 premature deaths each year, bold action on clean technology and green investment is needed now, writes Geraint Davies MP 

Water UK’s Chief Executive writes about the achievements of the water industry since privatisation in 1989 and argues that there are serious unanswered questions about nationalisation.

WaterAid calls for urgent action to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene to hospitals as research reveals major gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene. 

Shadow Minister for Public Health Sharon Hodgson MP says that a new report further illustrates the health benefits that universal free schools meals have on children's education.

Former Labour Tessa Jowell got a rare standing ovation in the House of Lords today after she made an emotional speech about her battle with brain cancer.

My Conscientious Objection Bill will ensure no medical practitioner is coerced by the risk to their careers into violating their moral beliefs, writes Baroness O’Loan

Theresa May today made a personal appeal for more women to get screened for cervical cancer after the number getting a check-up each year plummeted to a two-decade low.

Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has warmly welcomed Caroline Dinenage’s appointment as Minister of State for Care at the Department for Health and Social Care. 

Tessa Jowell has declared that she is “not afraid” as she described her “distressing” battle with brain cancer.

Allies of Boris Johnson have admitted they "f****d up" by going public with his demand for the NHS to be given an extra £100m a week after Brexit.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has slapped down Boris Johnson after the Foreign Secretary prepared to demand Theresa May find an extra £100m a week for the NHS.