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Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight.

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time.

The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight.

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems.

A coroner concludes a man's dental surgery in 2008 impacted his "ability to cope with daily life".

The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others.

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans.

The shadow health secretary says it is up to Labour to "rescue, rebuild and renew" the NHS.

The council issues advice on how homeowners can deal with bedbugs they may find in their homes

Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place.

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter.

A doctor tells a High Court judge of the "terrible reality" facing seven-month-old Indi Gregory.

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008.

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less.

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists.

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales.

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first.

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.

Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows.

It is hoped the study will aid the development of a vaccine against the infection.

Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears.

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK.

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with.

The prime minister tells the BBC he backs the move because there is "no safe level of smoking".

The chief medical officer says as a doctor he sees people in hospital desperate to stop smoking.

A new scheme is helping women in Lincolnshire stop smoking before they give birth.

Cleaning on the Paris-London route is "highly effective at eliminating bugs", Eurostar says.

A support service for NHS staff reports a 77% rise in doctors seeking help for mental health issues.

Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage.

Cheshire Police begins a corporate manslaughter inquiry at a hospital after the conviction of Lucy Letby.

Mr Muhammad Adil is struck-off after undermining public confidence in the medical profession.

Measure aims to ensure children of today would not be able to buy cigarettes in future.

Continuing double doctor strike is compromising urgent care, bosses say, but union blames bad planning.

Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry.

France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing.

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach.

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population.

The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say.

A mother tells BBC Spotlight she fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery

Government decisions in the pandemic's early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues.

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman developed the technology which led to Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu.

A three-day walkout by junior doctors and consultants began on Monday as the pay dispute escalates.

Experts say the findings could lead to "enormous change" in the way the treatment is delivered.

A former employee told the BBC there was a lack of responsibility over a new computer system.

People born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find their biological parents' identities.