Children paid ‘huge price’ in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry
The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted.
Category: Health
Reaching 100: ‘I never thought I’d make it to this age’
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
Woman ‘threatened’ by NHS ward staff, inquiry told
Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
‘Delighted’ woman played clarinet in brain surgery
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
Japan allows over-the-counter ‘morning after’ pill for first time
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan’s House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.
Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK’s strict cap on medical school places.