Entries by BBC News

What do GPs think of Sunak’s sick note plans? /in /by

We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.

What do GPs think of Sunak’s sick note plans? /in /by

We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.

Gender care review author attacks ‘misinformation’ /in /by

Dr Hilary Cass says adults who deliberately spread false information are putting young people at risk.

Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign /in /by

Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products.

Sunak sets out plans to tackle ‘sick note culture’ /in /by

The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

Ketamine addict: ‘I can’t walk 50m without weeing’ /in /by

Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.

Ketamine addict: ‘I can’t walk 50m without weeing’ /in /by

Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones /in /by

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Children used as ‘guinea pigs’ in clinical trials /in /by

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Children used as ‘guinea pigs’ in clinical trials /in /by

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.