A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.
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Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines
Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm
IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.
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Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike
British Medical Association members in England to walk out from 27 June until 2 July.
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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target
Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.
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Monday, May 27, 2024
Martha's Rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.
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Sunday, May 26, 2024
Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim
Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.
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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.
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'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'
The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.
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General election will not delay infected blood compensation
Parliament should pass the necessary bill to progress the legislation, government says.
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Watch: Civil servant Simon Case in delayed Covid inquiry appearance
Case had been due to appear last year, but had to withdraw on health grounds in October.
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Sisters want Auditory Verbal Therapy available on NHS
Two sisters hope more funding will be made available so all deaf children can access the service.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
After Life actress says making music has been healing
Mandeep Dhillon has plenty of acting credits, but has just released Roll It Up - a personal, "deep song".
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Assisted dying plans for terminally ill approved
Jersey politicians approve assisted dying plans for terminally ill by 32 votes to 14.
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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
'It's a crisis' - NI junior doctors set for strike
Disruption is expected in Northern Ireland's health services as junior doctors begin walk out.
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Top scientists urge action against faeces in rivers
A team of Royal Academy of Engineering scientists say the risk from human faeces is increasing.
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Monday, May 20, 2024
Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation
Victims and others affected by the infected blood scandal are waiting to hear how much they will be paid.
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Mind games: Hellblade returns to explore psychosis
An acclaimed video game series returns to shine a light on a misunderstood mental health condition.
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'Horrendous birth experience left me in therapy'
Hundreds of women have contacted BBC News with their traumatic experiences of giving birth.
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Mum still feels guilt for son's infected blood death
Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV.
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government
Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year.
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Friday, May 17, 2024
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.
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What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Junior doctors talks need time and space - Atkins
The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media.
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Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England
Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds.
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People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors
UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.
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ADHD meds shortage 'is like a doomsday clock'
ADHD patients are struggling with medication shortages, but the DoH says the disruption will resolve soon.
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HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer cases
England began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off.
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'I thought my skin cancer was a bite'
Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government
Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
More hospitals leaving patients in corridors to free up ambulances
A new policy sees people treated in NHS hospital corridors as admissions outstrip beds.
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People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors
UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.
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Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests
Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.
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Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy
Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.
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Monday, May 13, 2024
What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
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What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
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NHS offers life-saving drug for stiff heart condition
The once a day pill Tafamidis is now available on the NHS in England.
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Sunday, May 12, 2024
Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul
Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women.
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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies
The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.
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Friday, May 10, 2024
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine
The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.
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'World first' for double hand transplant patient
Tanya Shepherd has received pioneering blood treatment to prevent her body rejecting her new hands.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Mum ignored test and got cancer says BBC presenter
BBC Wales' Lucy Owen on her mum's regrets at taking no notice of bowel cancer test offers.
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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr
As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.
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Antisemitism complaints by doctors surge
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.
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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine
The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.
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NHS problems leave new doctors without jobs
The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job?
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Antisemitism complaints surge after Hamas attacks
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex
Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare.
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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr
As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.
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NHS data stolen in cyber attack published on dark web
A ransomware group carries out its threat to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and releases a "large volume" of patients' data.
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Sunday, May 5, 2024
We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.
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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme
A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024
‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s in my 50s’
John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition.
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Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms
The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils.
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Friday, May 3, 2024
Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic
Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated.
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GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve
The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose
The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says.
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How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV
The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Scientists work to make healthier white bread
The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food.
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