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Lucy Letby: U.K. Orders Inquiry After Nurse Found Guilty Of Killing Babies
The British government has ordered in inquiry into the killing and attempted killing of more than a dozen babies by a nurse in the north of England.
A.I. Cancer Technology Gets The Green Light In England
Demand for healthcare, including cancer treatment, is already high and expected to grow as the population ages. Tools like AI may help the public health system keep up.
Chemical Leaks And Fires: England’s ‘Cracking’ Hospital Infrastructure Under The Lens
Chemical leaks and fires have taken place at numerous hospitals across the country, an investigation by a British political party has found.
U.K. Obesity Policies ‘Gathering Dust’ As Condition Becomes More Common
Just over a quarter of adults (25.3%) in England were living with obesity between 2020 and 2021, the latest official figures show.
U.K. Obesity Policies ‘Gathering Dust’ As Condition Becomes More Common
Just over a quarter of adults (25.3%) in England were living with obesity between 2020 and 2021, the latest official figures show.
Eating Disorders Are Rising Among U.K. Children – But So Are Waits For Care
Conditions like anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating can be devastating to young people and their families, affecting relationships and causing serious physical harm.
Ozempic: U.K. Diabetes Patients Miss Out As Drug Used For Weight Loss
The drug from Novo Nordisk — which contains the active ingredient semaglutide — helps some people with type two diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
Mental Illness Keeping England’s Health Staff Off Sick
Almost a quarter of absences (24.2%) in the country’s public health service were linked to mental health issues.
‘Crisis’ Brewing In U.K.’s Increasingly Overstretched Mental Health Services
Patient demand for mental health care — particularly as a result of the pandemic — is rising much faster than staffing numbers.
‘Crisis’ Brewing In U.K.’s Increasingly Overstretched Mental Health Services
Patient demand for mental health care — particularly as a result of the pandemic — is rising much faster than staffing numbers.
