Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict’s Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools. Read More
Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home
Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time. Read More
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as “corridor care”, patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. Read More
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts. Read More
Man ‘damaged beyond repair’ over mother’s death during Covid
The inquiry, which is in its last week of scheduled public hearings, is examining the pandemic’s ‘Impact on Society’. Read More
Under-fire Nottingham maternity services still need to improve
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history. Read More
More work, no funding – paediatrics under pressure
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds. Read More
‘Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety’
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously. Read More
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. Read More
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. Read More