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In his 46 years of service, Nick Hulme has seen the best and the worst of the NHS. He issues a stark warning about its future, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

FIRST PERSON: As the NHS creaks under the strain of the superflu, Charlotte Cripps wasn’t even certain that her daughter’s foot operation would go ahead last week. But not only did she get treated as planned, but she was also given an unforgettable sleepover complete with gold glitter

Wes Streeting and BMA urged to seek mediation as hospitals in England struggle amid flu outbreak

Editorial: Our investigation of the Free Birth Society points to problems with maternity care and the role played by technology

With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu?

A new poll shows rising public anger as UK resident doctors press ahead with strike action during a superflu surge, with many saying walkouts risk lives.

Keir Starmer accuses NHS doctors of ‘irresponsible’ behaviour as flu cases surge across England

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Health secretary Wes Streeting has hit out against the planned action