Power napping really IS good for you: A 30-minute snooze can repair the damage caused by a lack of sleep
Indulging in a power nap can repair the damage caused by a lack of sleep, new research today claims.
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England bans smoking in cars with children
Drivers in England will be banned from smoking in their cars if they are carrying children as passengers.
Climate of fear leaves NHS whistleblowers ‘on the brink of suicide’ says report but campaigners warn new measures to protect workers ‘don’t go far enough’
NHS staff have been driven to the brink of suicide after being bullied for raising concerns over patient care, but health campaigns today warned new measures to protect workers do not go far enough.
RCN chief exec Peter Carter announces departure
Peter Carter has announced that he is to leave the Royal College of Nursing, after eight years as its chief executive.
One in five care homes ‘failing standards’
One in five care homes for older people in England fail to meet set national standards for safety and care, a report by 5 live Investigates suggests.
New technology ‘can save NHS £2bn’
The NHS can save £2 billion by 2020 by getting people more involved in their own healthcare by using new technology and the private sector, a study has claimed.
Butter ISN’T bad for you after all: Major study says 80s advice on dairy fats was flawed
Guidelines that told millions of people to avoid butter and full-fat milk should never have been introduced, say experts.
NHS managers enjoyed luxury stays abroad while recruiting nurses – but only one in four employed stayed in their job
NHS managers enjoyed luxury stays in top hotels and spas, while attempting to recruit nurses from abroad.
Tragic mother inspires new breathalyser that could combat cancer and save 10,000 lives by sniffing out chemicals linked to a number of types of the disease
After losing his wife to cancer on Christmas Day, scientist Billy Boyle vowed to do all he could to help others who could be saved by an early diagnosis.
NHS complaints investigations inadequate, says review
More than 40% of NHS investigations into patient complaints are not good enough, according to a review by the office of the health service ombudsman.