3 h. ago The Guardian view on maternity care failings: Wes Streeting’s new inquiry must learn from past mistakes, not repeat them | Editorial

The health secretary deserves praise for trying something new. But links between poor care and overstretched staff must not be avoidedThe announcement of a new inquiry into maternity care failures in England, including the shockingly higher risk of mortality faced by black and Asian mothers, indicates an overdue recognition that improvements are needed. From the devastating 2015 review of a decade of failure at Morecambe Bay, to last year’s birth trauma report from MPs, there is no shortage of evidence that women face unacceptable risks when giving birth on the NHS. The question is whether a review chaired by Wes Streeting himself can achieve what previous ones have not.His role as chair is not the only novel aspect of this inquiry. A panel including bereaved parents will share their experiences and knowledge, alongside expert evidence. This format should focus minds on the human consequences of systemic failures, including mother and baby deaths, and on the need for accountabi...

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6 h. ago Dr Amir Khan shares medical warning about sepsis as he lists symptoms to look for

NHS doctor Amir Khan is urging people to look out for seven warning signs and symptoms of sepsis as it's important to catch it and start treatment early to avoid serious complications

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6 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy 'lifted' by comments as he makes call for action over prostate cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023 and has since been vocal about the need for more men to get tested for the disease

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7 h. ago Inside Peter Phillips' NHS girlfriend Harriet Sperling's 'tough' secret battle before dating the royal

Wearing royal-approved brands and conversing easily with senior members of the Firm, Harriet Sperling seemed in many ways the new belle of the family at Royal Ascot last week. 

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9 h. ago Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting

He said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a probe into NHS maternity services.

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9 h. ago Major NHS maternity probe launched after devastating spate of baby deaths scandals

The 'rapid national investigation' is being launched after investigations into maternity units in Shrewsbury and Telford, Sussex and East Kent found poor care may have contributed to babies dying or having life-changing injuries

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10 h. ago GPs to dish out 'King Kong' weight loss jab Mounjaro from TODAY, for free on the NHS

More than one million people in the UK are already paying for the appetite-suppressing drug, from private clinics which charge around £250-a-month.

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10 h. ago Weight loss jabs known as Mounjaro to be offered through the NHS in England

There are no plans for Wales to do the same yet

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10 h. ago Streeting launches investigation into maternity services after families ‘gaslit’

The probe comes after the Health Secretary met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.

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10 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Should weight loss drugs like Mounjaro be widely available on the NHS?

As the NHS rolls out weight loss drugs like Mounjaro more widely, we’re asking whether they should be available to all who qualify, or reserved for only the most severe cases

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10 h. ago This Morning star 'battling on' after suffering painful injury in accident

This Morning doctor Hussain Al-Zubaidi opened up about his injured arm on today's show as he appeared on the ITV sofa in a sling to chat about Mounjaro's availability on the NHS

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11 h. ago England's most DANGEROUS maternity units exposed as health chiefs launch urgent review into scandal

The probe will look at the 10 worst performing  maternity and neonatal services in the country, including Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex.

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11 h. ago Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs as NHS begins mass rollout

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

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11 h. ago Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs – are you eligible?

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

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11 h. ago Mounjaro side effects to look out for as NHS begins mass rollout of weight loss jabs

Around 220,000 Brits are expected to receive Mounjaro through the NHS over the next three years – but what are the side effects of the weight loss drug?

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11 h. ago My husband and I have found our love language – it’s called a screen divorce | Polly Hudson

Like a sleep divorce, where couples sleep in separate beds, separating screens means that you both get to watch what you want on the TVRelationships are all about compromise, but there are some areas where it’s simply impossible. Then it becomes about a mutually beneficial workaround instead. A poll has revealed that 55% of couples regularly argue over which TV show to watch: hot on the heels of the sleep divorce (different bedrooms) are we headed for the screen divorce (different tellies)?Don’t mean to boast, but my husband and I are one step ahead of this trend – screen separated, if you will. In the Venn diagram of programmes we enjoy, the intersection is big enough to fit the words Taskmaster and The Traitors, and that’s about it. He’s tried to lure me into his televisual world, I’ve tried to tempt him into mine, but no dice. Eventually, we realised one of us was always watching through gritted teeth, while the other felt guilty. And so, just like the courageous pioneers of the ...

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11 h. ago Who is eligible for Mounjaro as weight loss jab becomes available from GPs?

Here's who will be able to get Mounjaro, that treats types 2 diabetes and aids weight loss, on the NHS

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11 h. ago List of people who qualify for NHS Mounjaro weight loss jab as rollout begins

The NHS will begin the mass rollout of the Mounjaro injection from Monday, with around 220,000 people expected to qualify for the treatment in the next three years

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11 h. ago Full list of patients who can be prescribed Mounjaro by GPs after NHS rollout

Weight loss injections will be available at GP surgeries in England - but only for patients who meet strict eligibility criteria

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12 h. ago Streeting launches national investigation after NHS maternity scandals

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced the launch of a national investigation into NHS maternity services.

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