Heatwave advice for patients with respiratory problems

New advice to help people with respiratory problems cope in a heatwave has been published by the Department of Health.

Scottish health secretary praises NHS staff for efforts against swine flu

NHS staff in Scotland have been praised for the efforts fighting the swine flu virus that has now infected at least four people in the country.

Facebook mental health jokes criticised by campaigners

Campaigners have criticised Facebook applications that make jokes about mental health problems and those that suffer from them.

MP slams lack of support for nurse whistleblowers

Doctors and nurses should not have to risk their careers to voice concerns over patient care, an MP has argued.

Employees on long-term sick leave entitled to full paid holiday

After years of confusion European judges have ruled employees on long-term sick leave are entitled to take all their full paid holiday.

Health secretary pledges to increase single rooms in NHS hospitals

The health secretary Alan Johnson has pledged to increase the number of NHS hospitals offering patients single rooms during a visit to a London hospital.

Unions call for better NHS staffing levels following staff survey

Unions have called for better staffing levels in the NHS following revelations in this year's staff survey.