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Care-worker shortage: Woman appalled by lack of support for dying mum
Cathy's mum Maureen suffered multiple falls after a care-worker shortage left her to struggle on her own.
Spire Healthcare patients recalled over shoulder op concerns
Private company Spire Healthcare recalls a surgeon's patients, one of whom says he was left "broken".
‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients
Medics working in some British hospitals face “slave-type” conditions, says a doctors’ group.
London Ambulance Service: Workers face strike ballot over pay
GMB Union says London Ambulance Service workers were "force to take a stand" in a dispute over pay.
Nurse Lucy Letby poisoned babies with insulin, trial told
Lucy Letby is described as a "constant malevolent presence" at the opening of her murder trial.
Brazilian Butt Lift can be made safer say surgeons
Using fat injections to sculpt a bigger bottom may be fashionable but can be very risky, experts warn.
'We didn't see it coming' says Sajid Javid of brother's suicide
The ex-chancellor recalls his brother's 2018 death in an interview to mark World Mental Health day.
Richard Bacon: 'Why I quite like my ADHD'
The former BBC Radio 5 Live and Blue Peter presenter was diagnosed at the age of 42.
Covid: Northamptonshire hospitals limit visits and reintroduce facemasks
Patients are permitted one visitor for one hour a day to help prevent the rising spread of Covid.
Covid: Protect elderly from rising virus levels in UK
With cases on the up, people who feel unwell are advised to avoid vulnerable relatives as a precaution.
Record excess deaths in UK's heatwave summer
With record-breaking temperatures, there were around 3,000 more deaths than usual in England and Wales.
Daughter's plea over vulval cancer embarrassment
A woman whose mother died of the rare cancer urges people not to put off seeking medical help.
Social care: 'Jo's care will cost £1.5k a week - the system is broken'
A BBC poll reveals people's worries about social care. So what is the new government going to do?
Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb
Three babies have been born after receiving the landmark treatment in the US.
WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia
Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say.
Sickle cell: Black donors urged to give blood to help treat patients
Demand is at record levels for blood to help people with the disease that mostly affects black people.
We must challenge 'doctor knows best' attitude, bereaved mother says
Guardian journalist Merope Mills questions hospital decisions after her daughter's preventable death.
Simon Thomas thanks NHS after baby born prematurely
Simon Thomas praises staff for delivering his daughter eight weeks early after his wife fell ill.
David Fuller: Man in court over Tunbridge Wells mortuary sexual abuse
David Fuller, 68, is accused of abusing the bodies of 23 women in two hospital mortuaries.
BT Group aims to protect 999 services during strike
Emergency call centre staff are among hundreds of BT Group staff in NI who are on strike.
Nurses urged to strike for first time over pay
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all its UK members for the first time in 106 years.
HIV: How 175 British children were infected with disease
Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.
HC-One: The Elms residents 'not safe' at four-inquest care home
Four deaths at the Cambridgeshire care home since 2019 have been subject to inquests.
Eating within set times good for shift workers
Time-restricted eating reduced blood pressure and cholesterol in a study of US firefighters.
Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players
An expert calls for "immediate research" after a study suggests players could be at increased risk.
Abortion: Western Trust recommences early medical service
The trust apologises again for delays in implementing the service that was paused in April 2021.
Loss and suffering at heart of Covid inquiry
Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett promises 'thorough and fair' review at first preliminary hearing.
Tony Hickmott: Autistic man to be released after 21 years in hospital
Mum of Tony Hickmott, who has been held in a secure hospital since 2001, says: "He's coming home."
Helping others with one-handed life hacks
Chiara Beer makes videos to help people who, like her, have to carry out tasks with one hand.
Edenfield Centre: Care watchdog praised bosses at abuse hospital
Inspectors also endorsed staff "values" at a time when the BBC was filming patients being mistreated.
Covid in Scotland: Judge Lady Poole resigns from inquiry role
Lady Poole was appointed to chair the public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic in Scotland.
East of England Ambulance Service close to declaring major incident
An ambulance service says it is on the brink of a major incident due to hospital handover delays.
Cancer-affected women offered skin-tone soft prosthetics
Women of colour being treated at a London hospital can now choose a "softie" to match their skin tone.
Newport: Radiology failures led to baby placed into care
A family from Newport were accused of hurting their six-month-old son due to misdiagnosed X-rays.
Sheffield: Incurable cancer patient chosen to model for charity campaign
Emma, 41, is fronting a new sportswear brand collection to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
Cost of living: Young cancer patients 'in a desperate situation'
Young people with cancer say they are struggling with rent and bills because of soaring living costs.
Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout?
Whole-body EMS suits are the new big thing in fitness, but do they work?
UK looks to be winning the fight against monkeypox
New cases continue to fall, thanks to vaccines and vigilance, says a top expert.
Molly Russell inquest: Father makes social media plea
Tech firms should "stop monetising misery", the father of Molly Russell says as her inquest ends.
Gene test spared baby unnecessary chemotherapy
It revealed a lump on the newborn's leg was a rare and benign mass called a myofibroma.
Study offers clues to super-agers' brilliant brains
New research finds a link between larger neurons and exceptional cognitive ability in old age.
Black and Asian infected blood victims feel let down, inquiry told
Witnesses say medical staff did not believe they were infected with hepatitis C in the UK.
Covid infections rise by 14% in UK and now top a million
But there is no clear evidence of an autumn wave starting, says the Office for National Statistics.
RSV in children: Parents warned over signs of virus
Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children aged under two.
'Choosing between heat and nappies is my biggest worry'
With the energy price cap set to rise, BBC News talks to Kezia, who struggles on a prepayment meter.
Record number of nurses quitting the NHS
Experts call for urgent action on brain drain of staff as 40,000 walk away in the past year.
What is Ebola and why is Uganda's outbreak so serious?
It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus.
Queen's cause of death given as 'old age' on death certificate
The time and cause of Elizabeth II's death have been revealed by Scottish authorities.
Young non-smokers told not to take up vaping by experts
But the findings do show that vaping is far safer than cigarettes, so smokers should switch.
Covid vulnerable not always assessed by NHS 111 early in pandemic
A report from the health safety watchdog found the phone service could be improved for the future.
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