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Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic. Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules. North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says. Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense' Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland. Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority. Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it. What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth. 'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer' Olivia Knowles noticed something "wasn't quite correct" while competing in an ironman competition. Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. 'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live Are my braids doing more harm than good? Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it? California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. 'I fear I'll be dead before I get justice for my son' Tony Summers' son Paul was diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C and died in 2008 aged 44. Doctor 'betrayed' over son's death at her hospital Deborah Burns says she is unable to return to work at the hospital after the death of her son, William Hewes. Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding. Fake £4m Xanax drug gang boss jailed The gang, managed from Thailand, produced 11 million pills in the West Midlands to be sold online. Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal. Fertility patients sold unproven add-ons, HFEA says Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns. UK draws up new disease-threat watch list Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments. What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected? The government has set out more details about its proposed cuts to disability benefits. Who are the millions of Britons not working? About a quarter of the working age population - those aged 16 to 64 - do not currently have a job. Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring? The NHS Covid spring booster campaign is under way, but vaccines are also available privately. Scans in shopping centres and AI - can ideas like these help save the NHS? Government says more NHS funds in England will go to social care as we look at how it can deliver change. First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire. What is assisted dying and how could the law change? MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up' She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt". Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. How does the Covid inquiry work? The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session. Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Warning tax rises could force care homes to close Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare First place in British Isles set to approve right to die Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate. Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. 'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. How are the vaping rules changing? Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? What is assisted dying and how could the law change? MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters Paris: Grassroots to Glory The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped Paris: Grassroots to Glory The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
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