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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

CrimeHealthcare
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

CrimeHealthcare
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

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BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn

Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.

Healthcare
BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

'I've given up on working in hospitality. The £15,000 pay isn't worth the stress'

People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement.

Healthcare
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Labour promises to replace Wales' largest hospital if it wins Senedd election

Eluned Morgan said Labour would redevelop hospitals in Cardiff and Wrexham, and support a new one in west Wales.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Labour promises same-day mental health services if it wins Senedd election

Eluned Morgan will promise better mental health services as she launches her Senedd election campaign.

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favour

In major vote Senedd backs legislation which could allow for terminally ill people to end their lives.

Healthcare