04
Feb 2020
The health secretary Matt Hancock is to investigate allegations that some women are being denied pain-relieving epidurals during childbirth by NHS trusts. Current NHS guidelines state that pain relief during labour can be requested at any time and that women should be given support and information to choose what is right for them. Although epidural…
19
Nov 2019
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that more Americans are being infected by antibiotic-resistant superbugs than ever before. According to the recently released figures, fungi and bacteria that do not respond to standard antibiotics are the cause of 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the US…
05
Nov 2019
A birth centre and beds in a stroke unit are set to close due to staff shortages at Pontefract hospital. The trust have said it would close the Friarwood Birth Centre until October 2020 “on the grounds of safety” and that they are also closing 12 of the 42 beds at the hospital’s stroke and…
22
Oct 2019
A review has called for easier access to NHS screening programmes in England, including weekend and evening clinics. The report by Professor Sir Mike Richards, also said that tests should be offered in a wider variety of locations, including mobile units, and also recommended the use of social media to promote available options. Sir Mike…
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