Society

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Frail older people in England missing out on vital medicines checks
Just 59% of ‘extremely frail’ older people received annual drugs review by GP last year

Amelia Hill

16, Jan, 2020 @12:01 AM

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DofE scheme draws up 'experience list' to build teen resilience
Veganism, digital detox, dancing and getting to know an older person are among 25 recommended activities

Sally Weale Education correspondent

16, Jan, 2020 @12:01 AM

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Local authorities told to focus on adoption for children in care
Government says age, income, sexuality and marital status should not exclude potential adopters

Sally Weale Education correspondent

16, Jan, 2020 @12:01 AM

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Are the Tories about to abolish A&E targets?
Everything you need to know about the four-hour target, which could soon be ditched

Denis Campbell Health policy editor

15, Jan, 2020 @7:55 PM

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Plan to scrap A&E target sparks furious backlash from medics
Critics claim proposal is driven by ministers’ desire to avoid negative publicity about patients facing longer delays

Denis Campbell and Rowena Mason

15, Jan, 2020 @7:15 PM

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Alcoholics Anonymous isn’t sexist – it’s supportive and free | Letters
Letters: Readers who have attended AA praise the service it provides

Letters

15, Jan, 2020 @4:37 PM

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Share your experiences of how early miscarriage impacted on your mental health
If you have experienced PTSD, anxiety or depression following a miscarriage, we would like to hear from you

Guardian community team

15, Jan, 2020 @11:28 AM

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Watchdog urges UK charities to invest their billions ethically
Charities told to put money into businesses that chime with their aims and principles, even if returns suffer

David Brindle

15, Jan, 2020 @10:44 AM

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Matt Hancock signals A&E waiting targets likely to be scrapped
Health secretary defends NHS’s performance and says targets should be ‘clinically appropriate’

Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

15, Jan, 2020 @9:46 AM

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Researchers facing ‘shocking’ levels of stress, survey reveals
Nearly two thirds of those who took part had witnessed bullying or harassment

Ian Sample Science editor

15, Jan, 2020 @7:01 AM

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Katie Fisher: ‘I’m not trying to blame anyone for society's mental health failings’
The head of St Andrew’s, the biggest independent provider of NHS mental healthcare, on her plans to downsize and hand over services

David Brindle

15, Jan, 2020 @6:00 AM

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Being wealthy adds nine more healthy years of life, says study
ONS study finds wealth disparity in UK and US leading to growing health inequality

Amelia Hill

15, Jan, 2020 @6:00 AM

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