Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. ‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ – GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says. Risky infections in elderly overlooked, warns England’s chief doctor
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
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Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January. ‘MND took our son at 14 – anyone at any age can get it’
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry’s own costs at £192m. Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing. Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is “cruel” for grieving families to be left waiting for answers. Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health. Girls ‘taught how to get a job but not about women’s health’
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health. Girls ‘taught how to get a job but not about women’s health’
Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April. Group supports those with ‘lonely condition’
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions. Young women call for better health education
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions. Young women call for better health education
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS. Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Resources will be made available in schools on women’s health topics to reduce the gender health gap. School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter. Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports. US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year. Supermarket loyalty discounts allowed on baby formula milk