Tag Archive for: BBC News

Cervical cancer: ‘I avoided my smear test – don’t avoid yours’
Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.
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Junior doctors and consultants to strike together in England
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.
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Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots – study
A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.
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NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients
Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.
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Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.
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Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld
NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".
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Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients
The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.
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Couple thank student midwife who gave birth to their daughter
Surrogate Jennifer Halliday gave birth to baby Connie in Paisley two weeks ago.
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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn
Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.
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Lucy Letby: Inquiry given powers to compel witnesses to give evidence
The inquiry is being upgraded to statutory by the health secretary after criticism from her victims' families.
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