Lucy North/PA Media Emily Henders is taking part in a trial of T-cell therapy, which has proved successful in treating blood cancer A biology teacher and mother-of-two has become the first UK patient to receive a “gamechanger” therapy to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Emily Henders, 37, from Bushey, Hertfordshire, was treated at University College London … Read more
The government’s goal of moving care from hospitals into neighbourhood health hubs is at risk because community services are under too much strain, the health and care regulator says. In its annual report, the Care Quality Commission said waiting times at the health hubs were too long and staffing too stretched in areas such as … Read more
Jonathan MorrisSouth West Devon and Cornwall Police Alison Tilsley, 63, and former rugby player Alex Wood, 43, died in the incident A care home has been ordered to pay more than £200,000 after two wheelchair users drowned and a third was seriously hurt when a leaking boat capsized during a day trip. Exeter Magistrates’ Court … Read more
Nat Wright,health producer and Sophie Hutchinson,health correspondent BBC Sophie says obsessive compulsive disorder is still misunderstood The number of 16-24 year olds in England reporting symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, has more than tripled in a decade, BBC analysis of NHS data has found. The condition is now the second-most widespread mental health … Read more
George Torr,East Midlands and Rob Sissons,East Midlands health correspondent BBC Donna Ockenden is currently leading a review of maternity failings in Nottingham, the largest inquiry of its kind in the NHS Hundreds of babies have died or been injured while under the care of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which runs maternity departments at … Read more
Getty Images Susan Egelstaff said physical activity was vital for a healthy society A former Olympian has said physical activity should be prioritised by councils when they need to make budget cuts. Badminton player Susan Egelstaff, who competed at the 2012 Olympics in London and is a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, told BBC Scotland the … Read more
The British Medical Association has announced a fresh round of strikes in England after talks broke down again with the government. The union and government have been in dialogue throughout the summer and early autumn since the last walkout at the end of July. But the BMA said with no progress being made there would … Read more
Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it. Source link
Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive the Care Quality Commission which is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England, has resigned. The announcement comes just days after an independent inquiry into maternity care at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was announced. Mr Hartley had previously spent a decade leading … Read more
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. READ MORE: ‘Never be afraid to go doctors’ – Wood on ‘living nightmare’ OCD If you have been impacted by issues discussed in this article, then please visit the BBC … Read more