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‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’
How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?
Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'
Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse.
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.
Covid: New variant found ‘due to hard work of UK scientists’
Similar new variants of the coronavirus may be circulating undetected around the world, scientists say.
Covid-19: Can face masks make communal singing safe enough?
Communal singing is against Covid guidelines in the UK but could a new scientific study change that?
Covid jab 'very likely' to protect against new variant
If it doesn't, the boss of BioNTech says its vaccine could be refined very quickly.
Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic
The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.
Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.
Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals
Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
Covid-19: Visitors from tier 4 and Wales 'must self-isolate'
Areas of England outside the South East say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating.
Covid: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine approved for EU states
Some EU states could begin rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as early as Sunday.
Covid: Cases rise as Christmas rules come into force
The number of daily infections in the UK reaches an all-time high, as new restrictions come into force.
New coronavirus variant: What do we know?
How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?
Covid Christmas: What can you do to stay safe?
For those who can meet up on Christmas Day, what can be done to reduce the spread of coronavirus?
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
Long Covid: I used to run, now I can only walk 200 metres
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life.
Covid: Boris Johnson 'hoping to avoid' national lockdown
No 10 sources said the PM chaired meetings on Friday amid "growing concerns" about Covid infection rates.
Pressure on hospitals 'at a really dangerous point'
Nearly 90% of hospital beds in England are full as hospitals try to cope with the demands of Covid.
Caroline Wyatt: MS research 'the urgent search for hope'
The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis.
Coronavirus: UK R number back above one
Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.
Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.
Covid Christmas: What are the Christmas Covid rules?
Covid Christmas rules: Who can I see at Christmas time?
Covid cases in schools 'reflect community levels'
Pupils and staff have infection rates which mirror rates outside the school gates, a study found.
Covid: 'Miracle' survivor Mal Martin feared his life was over
Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on?
Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears
Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show.
Complex dental care 'threatened by NHS targets'
Dentists warn targets in England could make them prioritise routine check-ups over complex cases.
Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.
Covid Christmas risk 'hard to control'
Modelling suggests if most households get together in bubbles, infection rates could rise sharply.
Covid: First care home residents in Wales get vaccine
A care home pilot for the Covid jab begins ahead of a possible rollout before Christmas.
Coronavirus: 'Long Covid' impact estimated
The Office for National Statistics says more than 150,000 people could be affected.
Covid rules still to be relaxed over Christmas in UK
But details are yet to be confirmed on whether advice on household mixing will be toughened.
Allow pregnant women partner support 'at all times'
Midwives question the timing of the NHS England guidance, saying safety is paramount.
Covid vaccine: More than 130,000 vaccinated in UK in first week
Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi says it is a "really good start" to the UK's programme.
Covid-19: Germany introduces new restrictions amid rise in cases
The country closes schools and non-essential businesses in an attempt to curb the virus.
Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness
Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic.
Covid: Clinical trials begin for Valneva vaccine
The vaccine, which is manufactured in West Lothian, could be available by the end of 2021.
Moderna vaccine safe and effective, say US experts
The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days.
Covid: 'Rash' Christmas rules 'will cost many lives'
Officials from the four UK nations discuss the plans, as top medical journals call them a "blunder".
'Game changer' Covid tests for secondary schools in January
Secondary-school pupils in England who have been in contact with a positive case will have daily tests.
Covid: Twelve charts on how Covid changed our lives
From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives?
Scotland's drug deaths rise to new record
The much-delayed figures show 1,264 people in Scotland died of drug misuse last year.
High death rate 'may be starting to fall'
Total deaths in the UK have been 20% above normal in recent weeks, but that figure has now dropped.
Coronavirus: How Europeans are preparing for Christmas and New Year
Measures designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic will change how millions of people celebrate.
Covid: 'Children put at risk by health inequalities'
The poorest families have been hardest hit, with children hungrier and unhappier, report says.
Coronavirus: Health checks recommended for ethnic minorities from age 25
An MPs' report examined the impact of the Covid pandemic on people from black and Asian backgrounds.
What has changed since the tiers came in after lockdown?
Many tier three areas have falling infection rates but the virus is spreading elsewhere.
Covid: London to move into tier 3 as infections rise
Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.
Covid: Christmas coronavirus rules easing 'makes no sense'
Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.
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