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Disabled doctors consider leaving NHS over shift inflexibility

Disabled doctors consider leaving NHS over shift inflexibility

Jenny ReesHealth correspondent, BBC Wales British Medical Association Dr Alice Gatenby has been told “it’s too much hassle” to change
Is gel nail polish banned in the UK?

Is gel nail polish banned in the UK?

Are gel nails banned in the UK? Other Side of the Story contacted Dr Naila Dinani, a consultant dermatologist at
At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error

At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error

Nat WrightHealth Producer Getty Images Errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes mean at least 55,000 people in England will
Surgeon Neil Hopper admits fraud over amputation of own legs

Surgeon Neil Hopper admits fraud over amputation of own legs

BBC Neil Hopper was motivated by sexual interest in amputation An NHS vascular surgeon who had his own legs removed
Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC News BBC Organ transplants certainly save lives but having surgery is a big undertaking with
Martha’s rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England

Martha’s rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England

Smitha Mundasad and Judith BurnsBBC News Merope Mills Martha Mills died aged 13 after developing sepsis. Martha’s rule, a way
Constipated children being failed by lack of services, say parents

Constipated children being failed by lack of services, say parents

BBC Elissa says constipation needs to be screened for in every area of healthcare A mother who feared her two-year-old
Staff called ‘heartless’ over Nottingham maternity review remarks

Staff called ‘heartless’ over Nottingham maternity review remarks

BBC Sarah and Jack Hawkins, who lost their baby daughter, said there should be disciplinary action over the comments Staff
Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s

Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s

The government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks
Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, says report

Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, says report

Getty Images People with learning disabilities and autism in England are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of