Donaghadee pensioner’s anger at having to travel for knee surgery
Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery. Source link
Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery. Source link
Proposals would see women over 40 and single women no longer able to get IVF on the NHS. Source link
Sarah Sutton faces not getting any sick pay due to ongoing health issues keeping her off work. Source link
Known as NHS Pathways, the algorithm relies on answers being given over the phone to a set series of questions. The system guides call handlers, who are not medically qualified, to direct patients to other parts of the NHS for further assessment and treatment. Source link
Katrina Parkes, head of the Scottish fatalities investigation unit of COPFS, said: “The decision not to hold a fatal accident inquiry has been taken in consultation with Amanda Cox’s family, who have suffered a terrible loss, and I would like to thank them for their patience and co-operation. Source link
You have an important dinner to attend tonight after work and the clothes you need are at the cleaners. The dry cleaner will be closed by the time you leave the office, so your partner has graciously agreed to pick the clothes up for you. But when you get home, your partner looks up, claps … Read more
An epilepsy drug, a pregnancy test and mesh implants have all caused women or their babies harm. Source link
April 22, 2021 — On Tuesday, April 20, the country braced for the impact of the verdict in the murder trial of George Floyd. If we are completely honest, the country — and particularly the African-American community — had significant doubts the jury would render a guilty verdict, despite overwhelming evidence presented by prosecutors. … Read more
Anger isn’t a bad emotion. Back in primitive times, when it was normal to be chased by a wild animal, your fight-or-flight stress reaction was the difference between life and death. These days, as you parent through COVID-19, distance learning, social distancing, and other aspects of the pandemic — plus the normal frustrations and … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Brain drain: Arguing with others puts a lot more strain on your brain than agreeing with them, a new study finds. “Our entire brain is a social processing network,” said senior author Joy Hirsch, professor of psychiatry, comparative medicine and neuroscience at … Read more