NHS waiting times: Gateshead’s Care Act Assessment waiting list has worsened, with 167 people waiting (up from 138) and the council missing its own target of 50, despite shorter median waits since Dec 2025. Child safety appeal: North Wales Police have set up a dedicated phone line for the mother of a baby girl found on the Bangor coastline, after a post-mortem suggested she may have been in the water for up to a few weeks. Cancer treatment update: Roche’s giredestrant/everolimus combination data (evERA) reports a significant delay in disease progression for ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with overall survival trends favouring the combo. ADHD/autism pressure: NHS England bodies are forcing longer waits for ADHD and autism assessments, with charities warning that rationing diagnoses can block access to support. Flu and vaccine access: England is extending free flu jabs to more groups, including homeless people, as eligibility lists and rollout details continue to expand. Palantir/NHS controversy: Protesters again targeted Palantir’s NHS role, with renewed scrutiny of links to political campaigns and the £330m NHS data platform contract. Health in the spotlight: TV presenter Alison Hammond says doctors are checking her after heart palpitations during a live This Morning appearance. Rural health: Scotland’s maternity crisis and wider rural healthcare pressures remain in focus, alongside calls for better staffing and faster access to services.