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Hunt says bill for infected blood compensation may be very large
The chancellor says the government accepts a "moral case" to pay compensation "as fast as we can".
Student awarded £22,000 after botched My Dentistry work
Alisha Khan is awarded compensation out-of-court after two teeth were incorrectly removed.
Blood-inquiry victim from Ipswich fears compensation let down
Haemophiliac Alan Burgess has survived 40 years with HIV and hepatitis C since being infected.
Private companies take over Newcastle sexual health service
From October the city's sexual health service will be run by two private companies.
Shropshire patient left to change in hospital corridor ‘felt exposed’
A hospital trust says it aims to maintain patients' dignity amid operational pressures.
Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey
People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests.
Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England
Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.
Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire
Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end.
Extra hospital beds made available for winter – NHS England
There will be 5,000 more beds and better planning, but fears remain about staffing and funding.
Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans?
Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances - and vowed to keep fighting for the truth.