Mental Health Bill Receives Royal Assent, Promising Major Reform of Care
The government has confirmed that the new Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant updates to mental health legislation in…
NHS Cancer Gene Register: What It Means for Families Worried About Cancer Risk
NHS England announced in January 2026 that it would create a world-first inherited cancer genetic register. The register is intended to collect information on more than…
Record Number of NHS Staff Dismissed Under New ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy
A record number of NHS staff have been dismissed following the introduction of a “zero-tolerance” approach to poor performance, as part of new reforms aimed at…
Doctors Return to Work After Five-Day Strike as Winter Pressure Intensifies
Doctors in England returned to work after a five-day walkout amid a pay and working-conditions dispute, as the health service also faces surging flu hospitalizations and…
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“Life Being Stressful Is Not an Illness” – GPs Debate Mental Health Over-Diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs across England have told the BBC they are concerned that some mental health conditions may be over-diagnosed, as demand for services…