Health

Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham BBC Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust oversees two main hospitals – Nottingham City Hospital (pictured) and the Queen’s Medical Centre The NHS is largely funded by public money paid for through taxes and national insurance. In February, one of the busiest and biggest NHS trusts in England was given a record £1.6m fine over …

Philippa Goymer BBC North East Investigations BBC Nicola Fairley was given anti-wrinkle injections containing fake Botox and ended up in hospital with botulism In recent weeks, 28 people in the north-east of England have been left with potentially fatal botulism after having anti-wrinkle injections believed to have been fake. Such reactions are usually so rare hospitals stock very little anti-toxin …

Getty Images Divya Talwar & Sarah Bell BBC News Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by the healthcare regulator, because their failings posed “a significant risk” to women and babies. Concerns from staff and patients around quality of care and staffing levels were substantiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during unannounced inspections …

Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter Visual Journalism Team BBC News Getty Images When temperatures soar, here are six simple things you can do to keep your home and yourself cool. 1. Let in cool air and encourage air flow Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow – releasing trapped warm air and allowing in …

A representational image of a tick carrying Congo virus. — Reuters/File Patient was resident of Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi area. Diagnosed as suspected CCHF case at JPMC. Shifted to another hospital due to unavailability of bed. A 26-year-old man from Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi area died of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus, on Thursday, marking the second …

Simon King Lead Weather Presenter PA Media Amber heat health alerts are in place across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this year. The alerts, which will last until 09:00 BST on Monday, come as an expected heatwave approaches much of the country. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said “significant impacts …

Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat. Although heat exhaustion is not usually serious – as long as you can cool yourself down – heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment. What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when your body becomes too hot …

Getty Images Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, such as older people and babies. What does extreme heat do to our bodies? As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This leads to lower blood pressure and …

Getty Images Temperatures are expected to be high over the coming days in many parts of the UK, so here are some tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather. 1. No napping Hot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using more energy to regulate our …

Andy Giddings BBC News, West Midlands BBC Donna Ockenden’s report in 2022 found serious failings in Shropshire’s maternity services A police investigation into maternity services at two hospitals has started interviewing current and former members of staff. West Mercia Police began the inquiry in June 2020, while a review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden was ongoing – Ockenden would eventually …