‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says mother of baby with brain damage.
The harrowing account of Angel-Kay Mason, a 19-year-old mother whose daughter was born with severe brain damage, paints a devastating picture of perceived neglect during her pregnancy. Mason, who fell…
Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal
England is facing a deepening homelessness crisis, with the latest government figures revealing that the number of people sleeping rough is at its highest level since records began in 2010.…
Jersey passes assisted dying legislation but bill for England and Wales remains blocked
Jersey’s parliament, the States Assembly, has now formally passed its assisted dying bill following a final debate, marking a significant step in the island’s legal evolution. This landmark legislation will…
Racism and staffing issues factors in ‘failing’ maternity care, report finds
Maternity services across England are fundamentally failing "too many" families, with critical issues identified at "every stage" of the maternity journey, according to a damning interim report. The comprehensive review,…
Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m.
The National Health Service (NHS) has paid nearly £50 million of taxpayer money to an outsourced firm responsible for assessing claims of medical harm allegedly caused by vaccines. This astronomical…
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
A groundbreaking international study has revealed a fascinating seasonal rhythm in male fertility, demonstrating that sperm motility – the crucial ability of sperm to swim effectively towards an egg –…
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
General Practitioners (GPs) across England are now mandated to ensure same-day appointments for any patient presenting with urgent health needs, a significant stipulation embedded within a newly introduced clause to…
Inside Health – Is the tide turning on ME research? – BBC Sounds
The landscape of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition that has historically been shrouded in medical skepticism and diagnostic ambiguity, appears to be undergoing…
‘Miracle’ baby born to first UK womb transplant from dead donor
In a monumental achievement for medical science and a beacon of hope for thousands of women, a baby boy has become the first in the United Kingdom to be born…
GPs get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
General practitioners (GPs) across England are set to receive an annual bonus of £3,000 as part of a new government initiative designed to encourage and maximise the prescription of weight…
















