Musician and presenter Niall Breslin explains how opening up to his community helped his mental wellbeing. The importance of community for mental wellbeing

Niall Breslin explains how his connection to music has always been a source of therapy for him. The healing power of music

It is hoped trial results will give doctors more confidence in facilitating natural births. Big baby trial gives pregnant women more choice

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. What is the infected blood scandal?

Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot tolerate lipids. Teen unable to eat due to rare digestive condition

Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people? Are there more autistic people now?

Sir Rob Behrens says it was a “disgrace” how mental health services failed two vulnerable men. ‘The NHS at its worst’, ex-ombudsman tells inquiry

Scotland’s first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government’s plans for the coming year. Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment ‘lottery’

An NHS trust criticised over a baby’s death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal. Baby deaths trust claimed £2m ‘good care’ payments

The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in five years. More than 1,000 GPs to get share of £102m to expand surgeries

The report says failure to fix England’s social care system carries an unknown human and financial cost. Doing nothing on social care ‘untenable’, MPs warn

Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support them? And when should professional help be sought? Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents can do

Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people? Are there more autistic people now?

Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales. Assisted deaths could top 4,000 a year within decade

The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex. ‘Appalling’ inquest delays hurt families – inquiry

More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures. New mum says maternity treatment was ‘traumatic’

Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”. Streeting accused of ‘betrayal’ over maternity funding plan

Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful. Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful. Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition. ‘I lost my kidney to a silent assassin’