Bristol study into ‘shaken baby’ syndrome advice
A university is researching if giving new parents safety tips reduces incidents of the syndrome. Source link
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Matt Hancock disputes claim he rejected care home Covid advice
In one message, dated 14 April, Mr Hancock reportedly told aides that Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medial Officer for England, had conducted an “evidence review” and recommended “testing of all going into care homes, and segregation whilst awaiting result”. Source link
Parents to be offered weaning advice for babies in England
A series of local family hubs will be opened in England after a survey showed knowledge gaps existed. Source link
Abortion UK: Women ‘manipulated’ in crisis pregnancy advice centres
Investigation finds more than a third of services are giving misleading information or unethical advice. Source link
Wearing a mask if ill is sensible advice – minister
Adults are told to wear a mask if ill and need to go out, as the NHS faces “intolerable” pressures. Source link
Menopause: Specialists needed to reduce contradictory advice
Women say they get conflicting advice on the menopause and all health boards need a specialist. Source link
Doctors’ concern over reduced mention of women in NHS advice
Doctors say it may cause confusion but NHS Digital says the updated advice now has wider relevance. Source link
Self-harm guidance to include advice for schools and prisons
It’s not just mental health professionals who have to spot self-harm, updated health guidance says. Source link
Prof Van-Tam’s memorable moments of Covid advice
From pants and football to yoghurts and trains, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has used colourful language to advise people throughout the pandemic. But now, England’s deputy chief medical officer has announced he’ll be leaving the role at the end of March. Watch our round-up of some of his best bits of Covid advice and analogies. … Read more
Change to sepsis advice after mums’ herpes deaths
Edward Morris, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, which set standards in maternity care, said routine investigation and management of maternal sepsis “should always consider viral sources of infection, and appropriate changes should be instituted to support earlier diagnosis and treatment”. Source link