Paddy is the first narcotics search dog in the NHS, helping to bring down incidents of drug use and violence across South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

Poor communication has fuelled a surge in complaints against the NHS in England, the health service ombudsman has said.

A leading health charity has called for a fundamental re-appraisal of public health priorities, giving more priority to reducing accidents.

Doctors are failing to listen to patients' wishes on how they want to be treated, suggests a study in the British Medical Journal.

Having a total hip replacement increases the risk of a stroke in the two weeks immediately after the operation, according to records of patients in Denmark.

Police have confirmed they are investigating a West Midlands surgeon over accusations of nearly a thousand 'unnecessary' breast cancer operations

The health secretary has launched a scheme aimed at training people to spot the signs of dementia and offer help to sufferers.

A mental health nurse who fell asleep on duty and said "so what" when a patient hit her head is struck off.