Nicole Adams was 24 hours from death in 2019 after her cystic fibrosis deteriorated to the point where she only had 11% functionality in her lungs.

Plans to withdraw miracle drug 'will impact future of many children'

Sean Tate escaped from two prison guards while on temporary escorted leave.

Call for inquiry into how prisoner was able to escape

A GP practice has been forced to immediately suspend all counselling services for patients living with anxiety and depression due to health budget pressures.

'Shameful' budget cuts end GP counselling services

Deborah McAleese travelled to Turkey to look into the booming medical tourism industry.

The ‘last resort’ trip to Turkey for surgery

Junior doctors have warned that mistakes are being made and patients are regularly coming to harm because of staffing and resource pressures.

Junior doctors consider industrial action for first time in Northern Ireland

It has been a busy summer in the maternity unit. Last month 321 babies were born there.

Doctors say maternity services safer after controversial closure

Paul McCusker, from the People’s Kitchen in Belfast, warned that the situation on the streets is “deteriorating.”

A night with outreach workers on the streets of Belfast

Schooling for people with severe learning difficulties officially ends in Northern Ireland at 19 - as opposed to 21 in England.

'No one is speaking up for them': pressure for families with SEN young adults

One of Northern Ireland's leading surgeons has said some patients are waiting between three to four years for surgery.

Long waiting lists leading to 'preventable' breast cancer cases

The Covid inquiry first evidence hearing began 13 June, prompting an outpouring from bereaved families hit hardest by the pandemic.

'Lessons must be learnt' - bereaved families say as Covid Inquiry begins

Consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at the City Hospital in Belfast talks of 'honour' of working in Northern Ireland health service.

The doctor choosing to stay as NI health service faces exodus of staff

People march through the streets of Dublin to protest against increases in the cost of living. The protest was organised by the 'Cost of Living Coalition' which is made up of 30 organisations including trade unionists, student and pensioner bodies and opposition political parties. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.


The surge in private rents in the UK is not mainly driven by higher interest rates, as many would think, an economist said.

The big rent squeeze forecast to continue for two years

Ishmael Duncan, from south London, pretended to be a model agency scout to blackmail children into sending sexually explicit photos.

Fake model scout blackmailed girls as young as 9 for indecent photos

The prince rejected a claim from Home Office lawyers that it was his 'choice' to leave the UK which led to the downgrades to his security arrangements.

Harry and Meghan 'forced' to leave Royal Family and move to US, High Court hears

Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of content creation but what will the consequences be for those in the industry?

'I made myself into an AI Influencer: It's scary how easy it is'

The report by Capital Law is scathing and outlines a culture of fear among staff members, writes ITV News' Wales Reporter Rhys Williams.

S4C serious crisis after 'culture of fear' revealed at Welsh broadcaster

The ex-home secretary’s comments underline how the PM is stuck between a rock and a hard place on this policy, writes Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana.

Braverman says Tories face 'electoral oblivion' if Rwanda plan fails

The trend for injecting vitamins directly into the bloodstream has become increasingly popular. But, doctors are warning that this practice can be dangerous.

Warnings as IV vitamin drips become increasingly popular at UK beauty salons

Speaking exclusively to ITV News, the defence secretary warned the UK must keep providing financial support to Ukraine.

Deborah McAleese

Health Reporter, UTV