A nurse who used to work for government contractor Atos has apologised after describing how she was forced to “trick sick people out of their benefi...

Healthcare in Kenya is difficult, to say the least. As the country continues to develop, the gap in adequate care grows. Now, for a population where diseases like malaria, pneumonia, and HIV are common, the choice is often between insufficient care and bankruptcy.

Some hospitals are causing "unnecessary delays" in treating newborn babies suffering from infections, the healthcare watchdog has said. The Nationa...

When we use the phrase social enterprise, we all intuitively understand that is in some way different from an orthodox view of how industrial enterprises operate, how they are organised, what is their role and purpose, by which I mean whom do they really serve? And, how in part they make their money. We have to ask therefore - what is the true nature of the social enterprise?

With change come great opportunities. If we dedicate our best thinking and expertise, use emerging technologies, and adapt to the local conditions in a true partnership, together we can make a difference in Africa.

A hospital trust will be the first in the country to be put under that the control of a special administrator after losing £1 million a week. Sout...

The Government was warned of a "crisis" in care for the elderly on Sunday, because of widespread closures and cuts hitting day centres. Unison said...

The way the social care system is funded needs urgent reform to meet the needs of an ageing population, health experts said on Tuesday. More publi...

The General Medical Council has reported that one in six people on prescription medication are given incorrect doses during consultations with their GP. Common errors found include insufficient or incomplete information on the prescription along with dose and the timing of doses, calling for immediate review and monitoring of the current system.

Police forces have warned private ambulance drivers they will be prosecuted if they do not switch off their blue lights - even in emergencies. Loth...

Diabetes will cost the NHS more than a sixth of its entire budget by 2035, a report has found. The disease and its complications account for 10% (...

Footage of an Alzheimer's sufferer being repeatedly beaten by a member of staff at a care home will be screened on Monday night. The clips claim to...

NHS patients are having to wait longer to have surgery and fewer operations are taking place, according to new data. Waiting times went up by an av...

The health needs of elderly people are considered a "secondary requirement" in some of Britain's care homes, a report has found. Certain institutio...

The head of Britain biggest drugs company, GlaxoSmithKIine, has accused the government of delaying the introduction of new cancer drugs to save money....

Patients are being put in danger by hospitals allowing junior nurses to take on jobs they are not trained to do, including looking after intensive car...