GPs have given Wes Streeting 48 hours to resolve a row over how patients book appointments or face another formal dispute. The threat raises the prospect of further industrial action, such as a cap on ...

Profanities and other offensive content that basic word-filtering tools are designed to catch can be found in some game titles and user profiles on children's gaming platform Roblox, searches of the ...

The process of securing an appointment with your GP is set to be completely transformed from today. Putting an end to the infamous "8am scramble", GP practices will be operating a brand new system ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When Alex, 48, from Bristol received his first Universal Credit payment – £50 short of his rent – it was “an absolutely devastating experience, mentally, financially, emotionally,” he says. “There was ...

An NHS doctor highlighted the crucial importance of showing consideration for fellow patients. We're all aware that securing appointments can feel nearly impossible, which is why TikTok user Dr ...

Ray-Ban Display, Meta’s first smart glasses with a display, are now available for sale. However, unless you’re in the US and in a handful of major metropolitan areas, it’s difficult to get your hands ...

Millions more patients will be given the newest weight loss jabs on the NHS in a bid to ‘defeat obesity’, Wes Streeting has suggested. The health secretary said it is unfair that the wealthy have been ...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is picking up where the Trudeau administration left off and will make an attempt to reform the military justice system. Legislation to take the investigation ...

The scope of practice of registered nurses is changing from today, to allow qualified nurses to prescribe some medications, in partnership with an authorised health practitioner. The change is ...