Health

Strep A deaths rise to 15 in children across UK

Most strep A infections are mild but cases of more severe, invasive strep A infections - whilst rare - are…

4 years ago

Record alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking

The number of people dying rose by 27% between 2019 and 2021, to more than 9,000. Source link

4 years ago

'A&E is absolute chaos – I spent 15 hours on a trolley'

A shortage of beds is causing severe overcrowding in A&E and putting patients at risk, doctors warn. Source link

4 years ago

Working in extreme heat puts strain on foetus

The highest air temperature recorded during the study was 45C but during the rainy season high humidity could often make…

4 years ago

‘Doctors fitted a contraceptive coil without my consent’

A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception.…

4 years ago

Matt Hancock to stand down at next election

The former health secretary was suspended as a Conservative MP after taking part in I'm A Celebrity. Source link

4 years ago

Rise in deaths after West Mids ambulance delay

Relatives of patients who faced long waits for an ambulance in the West Midlands want improvements. Source link

4 years ago

Antibiotics for strep A in good supply, says health secretary Steve Barclay

But pharmacies say they are having to work hard to obtain stocks and some lines are unavailable. Source link

4 years ago

More diagnostic hubs to tackle NHS waiting lists in England

A taskforce has also been set up to unlock spare beds and theatres in the private sector. Source link

4 years ago

Ambulance staff to strike on 21 December

Paramedics and support staff in nearly all the services in England and Wales to take part. Source link

4 years ago