Experts speak out on what Andrew Lansley should change in his health bill As the health secretary delays legislation, professionals and politicians say what they think he should do now with his plans
Jamie Oliver’s brain food crusade runs aground as school dinners hit £2.60 Healthy meals mean better grades, insists television's top chef Jamie Oliver, but price rises put progress at risk
NHS reforms: Mutuals will give staff ‘right to provide’ Move to establish social enterprises which could be contracted to provide care likely to be seen as step towards privatisation
Surgeons to perform first UK face and hand transplant Patients being assessed for radical double procedure as NHS watchdog warns more evidence of risks is needed
HIV tests to be offered in high-prevalence areas London, Birmingham and Manchester among cities covered by policy to reduce stigma and spread of disease
Cost of care in old age rises to average of £50,000 Research for government inquiry finds one in five of those needing residential care face bills of more than £100,000
LazyTown and Sportacus join drive to improve children’s health Tories to use cult television programme to promote physical activities and attack junk food
Health bill means service will be forced to compete with private firms Dr Mark Porter warns that introducing competition means private firms will be able to cherrypick patients with easy complaints
NHS shakeup risks return to 1930s, warns leading doctor Reforms means service will be 'tattered safety net' for patients with complex illnesses, says Dr Mark Porter