‘My wife died in childbirth but wasn’t told she’d been given labour drug overdose’
Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.
Health
Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
We will not ‘be held to ransom’ by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
NHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
Mpox cases in Europe prompt vaccine reminder
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
Children paid ‘huge price’ in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry
The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.
Midwife open to leading other maternity inquiries
However, Donna Ockenden's offer to get involved in other inquiries is rejected by the health secretary.
