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Why the BBC is spending a day in a NHS hospital

BBC Health RSS Feed - 3 hours 21 min ago
From the morning, until late evening, the BBC will talk to staff, and watch patients from arrival to discharge at the Royal Free London

How much is the NHS going to cost us?

BBC Health RSS Feed - 3 hours 25 min ago
Spending on the NHS has been going up for decades and is set to rise further. BBC Verify has examined some of the key numbers.

Record NHS baby deaths fine 'follows empty promises'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 23:56
The parents of Wynter Andrews, who died under NHS care in 2019, say a trust has "failed to learn".

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 18:33
HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 16:03
The fine over the deaths of Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker is the largest for an NHS trust in maternity care.

Up to 140,000 blood scandal relatives may claim compensation

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 15:42
Thousands of partners, parents, children and siblings of victims may be in line for payments.

Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:59
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.

Updated guidance on UKCA and CE mark recognition now available

UKAS News - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 13:41

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published updated guidance on the recognition of UKCA and CE product markings in Great Britain. This follows the introduction of The Product Safety and Metrology Regulation (Amendment) 2024, which came into effect on 1 October 2024 and continues the recognition of EU requirements, including the CE marking, for a range of products placed on the GB market. 

To provide greater clarity to businesses on how they can make use of this approach, DBT has released new guidance outlining the requirements for placing products on the GB market. Links to this guidance are provided below: 

These updates provide essential information for businesses navigating UK product regulation requirements. UKAS will continue to monitor developments in product conformity assessment and provide updates where relevant. 

For further information, visit the Department for Business and Trade website

The post Updated guidance on UKCA and CE mark recognition now available appeared first on UKAS.

'Future generations need cure' for brain disorder

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:14
Scientists hope to find a cure for a genetic condition linked back to a single Cumbrian family line.

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:03
The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 00:35
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 00:35
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

IBMS News Feed - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 00:00
Every year on February 11th, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approval

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 02/10/2025 - 22:00
It comes after concerns were raised over the court's capacity to hear each individual case.

Troubled NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths case

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 02/10/2025 - 16:25
The trust has pleaded guilty to six offences in relation to the deaths of three babies in 2021.

Nurses at psychiatric unit called teens 'pathetic'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 02/10/2025 - 00:42
A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.

Ovarian cancer quality standard

IBMS News Feed - Mon, 02/10/2025 - 00:00
NICE update: This quality standard covers the recognition and initial management of ovarian cancer and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 02:51
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 02:51
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 02/08/2025 - 05:17
She lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home.

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