Health

Sue Gray report: full breakdown of findings about No 10 parties

Detailed summary of civil servant’s report into lockdown-breaching parties in and around Downing Street

Peter Walker Political correspondent

25, May, 2022 @12:08 PM

Therapy v medication? How to choose the best treatment for anxiety

Medication is often prescribed as a quick-fix but therapy can be more helpful in the long-run, if accessible. Here’s how to work out what is best for you

Emine Saner

25, May, 2022 @9:00 AM

Partygate: cabinet minister says there was ‘blurring of boundary’ at No 10

George Eustice in cautious defence of PM as government awaits Sue Gray’s full report

Heather Stewart and Jamie Grierson

25, May, 2022 @8:08 AM

No 10 officials say party attended by Johnson so cramped people sat on each other’s laps

Downing Street insiders tell BBC Panorama they felt the PM had given ‘permission’ for the events

Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent

24, May, 2022 @2:03 PM

‘One woman took out 13 of her own teeth’: the terrifying truth about Britain’s dental crisis

In England, only a third of adults – and half of children – now have access to an NHS dentist. As those in pain turn to charity-run clinics for help, can anything stop the rot?

Helen Pidd

24, May, 2022 @5:00 AM

Evidence of UK’s child mental health crisis is stark and compelling

Analysis: addressing the sobering reality is a challenge for ministers, the NHS and society as a whole

Denis Campbell Health policy editor

22, May, 2022 @6:00 PM

Revealed: one in five patients leave some A&E departments in England without treatment

Long waiting times and difficulty in accessing other NHS facilities drive a trebling in those leaving without completing care

Chaminda Jayanetti

21, May, 2022 @4:00 PM

Legal smoking age in England could be raised to 21 – report

Independent review also expected to support new taxes on tobacco company profits

Miranda Bryant

21, May, 2022 @12:46 PM

UK fertility watchdog could recommend scrapping donor anonymity law

Exclusive: HFEA says rise of genetic testing websites may soon make it impossible to conceal identities

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent

20, May, 2022 @12:46 PM

New Order singer criticises ‘ludicrous’ NHS mental health waiting lists

People in crisis can’t wait 18 months, says Bernard Sumner at suicide prevention event in parliament

Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent

18, May, 2022 @6:35 PM

Parents of girl who died after eating Pret sandwich launch food allergy study

Trial to look at whether everyday foods can be used as treatment to improve tolerance to allergies

Emily Dugan and agency

18, May, 2022 @8:13 AM

Isle of Man medical director faced ‘disgraceful’ bullying, tribunal finds

Dr Rosalind Ranson forced out of job and accused of ‘seeking limelight’ after raising Covid concerns