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Regulator criticised over whistle-blower response
Two reviews identified major failings by independent health regulator the Care Quality Commission.
NHS: Public satisfaction with health service drops to record low
Just 29% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff as key concerns.
Oxford hospitals: Mother's op delay concern over terminally ill son
Seb Dean, 18, has terminal cancer and is also one of only 11 people with a rare genetic condition.
UK cosmetic procedure numbers recover after Covid
Breast augmentation remains the most popular procedure, figures from a national audit show.
NHS will offer pembrolizumab cervical cancer drug in England
The change brings England in line with Scotland and should help women with advanced disease live longer.
Trio sets world record as most premature triplets to survive
Rubi-Rose, Payton Jane and Porscha-Mae are record holders born at just 22 weeks and five days.
Alexa Bliss: WWE star urges sunbed safety after skin cancer scare
The WWE star, who recently had skin cancer treatment, says she should have avoided tanning beds.
Bullying and toxic culture at one of England's largest NHS trusts - report
The review comes after a BBC investigation into claims of a climate of fear at Birmingham hospitals.
NHS boss issues plea over repeat prescriptions ahead of bank holiday
Thousands of people call the NHS 111 phone line every month over forgotten prescriptions.
Birmingham hospital apologises after delays leave baby disabled
A hospital trust has apologised to a family after mistakes left a baby with serious brain injuries.

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