Entries by BBC News

‘My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me’

Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.

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‘Hospital’s failures led to woman’s death’

The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.

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New guidance on use of physician associates

Royal College of Physicians say PAs should be supervised by senior doctors, not doctors in training.

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Mother behind Martha’s Rule shares scheme’s early success

Merope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life.

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One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

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‘My former work colleague gave me her kidney’

Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.

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‘My former work colleague gave me her kidney’

Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.

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Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart – but can’t

The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart.

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Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

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Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

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