A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials. New town dentist disputes NHS ‘no need’ claim

Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as “unacceptable”. Nurses punched in face at violent children’s unit

Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses feel undervalued. Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders

We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high – and what can be done. Inside Health

Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress? Sliced Bread

Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary’s Hospital. New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told. Obesity jab patients need a plan to stop weight coming back, health experts say

Simple tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather. Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. ‘I’m in control of my sexual health’ – UK gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins

One woman says the Welsh NHS “can’t be bothered” to send letters to patients to explain. NHS in England told to keep Welsh patients waiting

Are students being let down – or is the expectation placed on unis part of the issue? Reporter Reads

The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre. Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it difficult. Why is it so hard to say no?

Claire Eady is calling for new regulations after losing her elderly mother in a crash. Older driver rules ‘could have saved mum’s life’

Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is “very, very low”. I’ve stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue. ‘I was a shopping addict – it needs to be taken more seriously’

Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC’s Make a Difference Awards. Mums’ support group ‘buzzing’ at award nomination

A High Court challenge over the registration of England’s first private gender clinic for teenagers has failed. Former nurse loses legal challenge over private gender clinic