Roy SuryoWhy are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England have commenced a six-day strike, marking their fifteenth industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA), representing doctors,…
Why hospitals can run more smoothly on strike days (but it’s no long-term solution)
"We sighed with relief – strikes act like a firebreak." This was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors in England last December. Now…
Contraception on social media: Why posts are trying to scare me off
As a sex educator with six years of experience, Milly Evans is well-versed in the nuances of contraception. Yet, in the lead-up to getting a hormonal coil (IUS), she found…
Nurse in trans dispute wins settlement from NHS employer
A dedicated nurse, Jennifer Melle, who faced a protracted and deeply personal dispute with her NHS employer over the use of transgender pronouns and subsequent media commentary, has successfully secured…
Spider bite hospital admissions on the rise in England
The number of people admitted to hospitals in England due to spider bites has seen a significant increase over the past decade, with the latest figures indicating a substantial jump.…
The ‘terrifying’ blood transfusion choice for Jehovah’s Witnesses
When Beatrice Jones was told at the age of 11 she needed a potentially life-saving blood transfusion, she felt "a wave of nausea" as her "whole world suddenly collapsed". This…
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners.
In a significant move set to redefine school dining across England, the government has unveiled ambitious plans to "overhaul" school dinners, with a blanket ban on deep-fried foods and strict…
Wes Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vehemently denied that the government altered its pay deal for resident doctors, a move he claims led to the breakdown of negotiations and the continuation…
West of England headlines: ‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’.
The West of England has been abuzz with a spectrum of compelling narratives this past week, ranging from the critical industrial action by medical professionals to the whimsical discovery of…
I tried 50 new things before turning 50 – it changed my mindset
A transformative journey of personal discovery, undertaken by Lisa de-Laune, has blossomed into a vibrant community aimed at redefining the narrative around mid-life for women. Faced with a confluence of…
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