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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital

An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

Concerns over monitoring system used by mental health trusts

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Could I have saved my parents if I’d been taught CPR?

Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.

‘Prescription for time at the coast helped me’

A woman from Plymouth describes her health improving after a "green social prescription".

‘My leg helped rebuild my tongue after cancer’

A woman from Cornwall says people should be aware after a dental check-up led to her diagnosis.

Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak

The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.