Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns.
London, UK – In a significant revelation, hundreds of General Practitioners (GPs) across England have informed the BBC that they have never denied a sick note, commonly referred to as…
Proton beam trial hope for asbestos cancer patients
A groundbreaking clinical trial utilising advanced proton beam therapy is offering a beacon of "realistic hope" to patients battling mesothelioma, a devastating cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. While a…
Worcestershire endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to revolutionize how women are diagnosed with endometriosis, aiming for earlier, safer, and less invasive detection of the chronic condition. Spearheaded by the Worcestershire…
Epilepsy: Family say they were not made aware of SUDEP danger
"My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning," a grieving mother stated, her voice heavy with a sorrow that has become a permanent fixture in her life. Jo-Ann Burns,…
Croydon mother who died from sepsis was given wrong antibiotics
A devastating case of medical neglect has led to the tragic death of a young mother from Croydon, South London, who was given the wrong antibiotics for a life-threatening sepsis…
Menopause: Alternative to HRT for hot flushes now on NHS.
A groundbreaking non-hormonal treatment for debilitating hot flushes and night sweats associated with menopause is now accessible on the NHS in England, offering a vital alternative for women for whom…
Inside Health – What causes vaccine hesitancy? – BBC Sounds
The United Kingdom is currently facing a concerning surge in measles cases, with nearly 200 reported instances already this year, a stark indicator of declining immunization rates. This alarming trend,…
NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s
In a significant development impacting gender-affirming care for young people, NHS England has announced a pause on new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for individuals aged 16 and 17 who are…
Calls for boost in mother and baby units after woman sent 90 miles for care.
Sent 90 Miles for Critical Postpartum Care Amidst Severe Mental Health Crisis A harrowing account of a new mother, Lizzy Berryman, being forced to travel 90 miles for essential mental…
Covid inquiry chair defends cost and length of process on final day
Baroness Heather Hallett, the formidable chair of the UK public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, has robustly defended the significant cost and considerable duration of the extensive process on the…
















