Entries by BBC News

I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

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‘Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety’

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

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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.

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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.

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I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

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I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

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I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.

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Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Tilly’s parents want a few hours respite care at home.

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Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

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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.

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