Entries by BBC News

Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

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11 cancers on the rise in young people – scientists find first clue why it’s happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says

The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.

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‘My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later’

Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.

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Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse

Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.

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Care home manager struck off over ‘horrific’ restraining of disabled person

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".

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UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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