Doctor explains how the school holidays affect your child’s brain chemistry From emotional regulation to memory, young brains thrive on patterns and predictability. The Independent UK · Jul 6
The common myths about Parkinson’s disease and treatments People have lots of misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease and how it develops, here are the facts… The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
8 things you need to know about Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s is often misunderstood, here are some key things to know… The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
Revealed: NHS spent more than £2bn on private mental health hospitals last year ‘The NHS has seen its own bed capacity dwindle over decades with significant re-investment unlikely,’ report warns The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
NHS sends vulnerable adults to private hospital accused of abuse Exclusive: ‘Recycling’ of private hospitals facing abuse allegations is a ‘loophole’ which must stop, says expert The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
Hospital staff broke man’s arm while restraining him and then left him ‘untreated for 24 hours’ Exclusive: Staff at former Danshell Group hospital accused of breaking patient’s arm while restraining him The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Wes Streeting praises Independent’s ‘shocking’ exposé that led to closure of children’s hospital Exclusive: Health secretary said hospital, to shut after this publication exposed allegations of mistreatment, was ‘truly terrifying’ example of what happens when safety is ‘not taken seriously’ The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Children’s hospital where staff ‘dragged patients across floor’ to close as parents warn of ‘brutal’ treatment Exclusive: ‘It’s been really brutal. She was covered in bruises,’ claims one concerned parent of a patient at a private children’s hospital that is set to shut after The Independent exposed allegations of mistreatment The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
CCTV uncovers children’s hospital staff ‘dragging patients across floor’ in NHS-funded unit Exclusive: A hospital run by of the UK’s largest mental health providers is warned over CCTV footage showing alleged abuse of patients The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
Private mental health provider fined £1.53m over inpatient’s death in London Cygnet Health Care pleads guilty of failing to provide safe care at hospital in Ealing after woman took her own life The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
How – and why – to prioritise mindfulness in the busyness of summer It can be hard to find time to actually unwind in the chaotic joy of summer. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Tackling the mental health crisis: how the private sector can help improve NHS mental health services THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Leeds teenager still messages dead friend to help with her own mental health Katelyn says she had a year of being 'turned down' by community mental health services when lockdown first began Leeds Live · Sep 1, 2022