Entries by BBC News

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: ‘It’s given me my freedom back’

Participants in the NHS ‘Triceps’ trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.

Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans

The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish – slightly and temporarily – by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

‘I racked up £145k of debt’ – pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.