Eating disorders: Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock urged to act
Campaigners says no-one should be dying from eating disorders in the UK, yet it happens every day. Source link
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Covid-19: Assisted dying travel allowed during lockdown, says Hancock
Sarah Wootton, chief executive of campaign group Dignity in Dying, said: “The cruelty and challenges faced by terminally ill people because of the UK’s outdated laws on assisted dying have been worsened even further by this pandemic. Already limited choices are even more fraught with anxiety.” Source link
Hancock: ‘Things will get worse before they get better’
The Health Secretary has announced that tougher Tier 2 Covid measures will come into force in London, Essex, York and other areas. Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that the measures are “vital” to deal with the pandemic, and the decision to bring them in was made “with a heavy heart”. Source link
Hancock pressured to give MPs say over Covid rules
Image copyright Reuters Health Secretary Matt Hancock has come under pressure to give MPs a say over coronavirus lockdown restrictions, before they come into force. An ex-Tory chief whip said involving MPs would lead to “better decisions”. Mr Hancock promised the government was “looking at further ways the House can be properly involved in the … Read more
Hancock: ‘Best thing to do to get app is upgrade’
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has told BBC Breakfast that people may need to “upgrade” their phones in order to access the government’s new NHS Covid-19 app. It follows criticism after some people with iPhone 6 and older versions of Apple’s handsets said they couldn’t download it. The contact-tracing app instructs users to self-isolate for … Read more
Hancock questioned over testing guidance
The shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, has challenged Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the Commons over unclear guidelines on coronavirus testing. It comes after the government announced plans for mass testing. The Labour MP said there hadn’t been enough information on how the testing would be carried out and how much it would cost. Source … Read more
Hancock: Young people are still at risk
Hancock: Young people are still at risk. Video, 00:01:47Hancock: Young people are still at risk Source link