70 years of the NHS: a revolution that is reborn every day The creation of the health service changed Britain. Yet while this vision is under severe threat, it has also never been more keenly cherished
Steve Redgrave: ‘I feared diabetes would end my rowing career’ The five-time Olympic gold medallist discusses competing after his diagnosis – and breaking down barriers for others
Maternity services set for more change as the NHS hits 70 Hospital births were once seen as the ideal in maternity services – now, women’s choice is driving policy
We need reform of the NHS to avoid a decade of misery MPs from different parties urge cross-party approach to solve underfunding of healthcare
Patients being turned away from sexual health clinics, RCN says Short-staffed clinics are at ‘tipping point’, leading to fears over a drop in infection testing
I never wanted to be a nurse but helping a suicidal patient changed my mind I failed twice to get a nursing degree, but I’ve seen how my experience of mental health problems can help others
‘Drama saved my life’: how performing can help mental health problems May Contain Nuts is an award-winning theatre company of people with experience of mental ill health
I am a burnt-out doctor. This is why it matters The shocking number of physician suicides indicates a culture and system that fails to value the profession
Homeopathy is quackery plain and simple, whatever the royal family says Why do some GPs persist in prescribing watered-down, inactive substances?
Losing my mum to breast cancer defined my radiography career As she went through treatment, it was clear that I wanted to specialise in breast cancer. I hope she’s proud of the person I’ve become