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‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.

‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months

Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia - study

There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia.

Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia - study

Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels'

The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate.

Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels'

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019.

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis.

Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight.

Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK