Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years
“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained.
Health
Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error
Packaging inside the box incorrectly states the pills are a different painkiller, aspirin.
UK death rate ‘reaches record low’
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
‘He was born navy blue’: Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series
The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects.
Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.
Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by benefits wait
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the ‘VIP lane’
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.
Blumenthal: ‘I thought the TV was talking to me’
Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the "best thing" as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.
