Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to ‘choke’ her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
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Woman died after ‘barbaric’ butt lift op – coroner
Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.
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Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a "scandal" following a review.
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Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.
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Medical misogyny sees women told to ‘put up’ with pain
One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to "just get on with it because that's what you're told".
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Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
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‘I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap’
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.
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