Ministers seek to overhaul disability benefits system
Disability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support.
Covid inquiry to hear evidence in NI this week
The Covid inquiry comes to Belfast for three weeks to review decisions taken during the pandemic.
Lib Dems call for access to named GP for over-70s
The party says a "return to the family doctor" would help avoid hospital appointments and save the NHS money.
How is the King’s cancer treatment going?
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
How is the King’s cancer treatment going?
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Putting people and partnership at the centre of clinical research

In March 2024, the Westminster Health Forum policy conference on "Next steps for clinical research in the UK" brought together stakeholders from across the research industry. Heather Pinches shares her insights from the event.

I was delighted to be invited to represent NHS DigiTrials at the Westminster Health Forum policy conference. The event was chaired by The Rt Hon Baroness Neville-Jones DCMG, setting the stage for discussions on priorities for diversity, trust, transparency and public involvement in clinical trials.

First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.
First mRNA skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.
Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed
The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.
England tops chart for child alcohol use – report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.