Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the “scientific rationale” behind the treatment.
Category: Health
Local health hubs at risk as community services under strain
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.
Home fined after two disabled residents drowned
A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.
‘Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health’
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.
Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years
More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder – BBC analysis finds.
Midwife open to leading other maternity inquiries
However, Donna Ockenden’s offer to get involved in other inquiries is rejected by the health secretary.
Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising…
Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November
Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.
To nap or not to nap…
Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be…
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian’s resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.