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New mum says maternity treatment was 'traumatic'

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:30
More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures.
Categories: National News

Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:14
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.
Categories: National News

Belfast public needle bin 'not a silver bullet'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 21:25
A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday.
Categories: National News

Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 16:32
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.
Categories: National News

Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 16:32
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.
Categories: National News

Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 16:32
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.
Categories: National News

'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 13:01
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.
Categories: National News

'I lost my kidney to a silent assassin'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 10:43
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.
Categories: National News

'I lost my kidney to a silent assassin'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 10:43
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.
Categories: National News

Community comes together for well-being day

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 09:19
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.
Categories: National News

Community comes together for well-being day

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 09:19
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.
Categories: National News

Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 06:33
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting.
Categories: National News

Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 06:33
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting.
Categories: National News

The joy of a visit when you have dementia

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:54
Visiting a friend or relative with dementia can help reinforce relationships and bring joy.
Categories: National News

Living well with dementia

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:53
Why living with dementia can still mean living well.
Categories: National News

NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 06:21
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.
Categories: National News

NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 06:21
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.
Categories: National News

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 00:06
After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.
Categories: National News

How to make sure gaming is good for your mental health

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 17:09
How to ensure gaming is good for your mental wellbeing - not bad.
Categories: National News

Why is morning light so important?

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 17:07
BBC Ideas explores the power of sunlight.
Categories: National News