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Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Chrissy Teigen have all been name-checked in a list of 2019’s worst health fads. Leading dietitians have revealed five of the worst tips they’ve come across this year that should be avoided in 2020, including Beyoncé’s 22-day diet. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) urged dieters to remember it takes longer than … Read more
Thousands of cancer patients feel they can’t ask questions to NHS staff caring for them because they are too busy, Macmillan warns Macmillan received 240,000 inquiries to its support line this year, it claims Many patients phone in distress feeling they can’t ask questions to medics The charity said many callers ringing its support line … Read more
Revealed: NHS hospitals treat 300 patients a week in A&E who are injured in DIY accidents (with at least one person a day hurt mowing the lawn) NHS figures show 6,867 people treated after falling from a ladder in 12 months Another 466 were injured while mowing lawns from last April to March this year … Read more
A four-year-old with cystic fibrosis has received the Christmas gift of her dreams – a wonder drug for her crippling condition. Ayda Louden’s family, from Carlisle, Cumbria, spent years calling for NHS access to Orkambi. It was finally approved in October. The schoolgirl got her first delivery of the life-changing drug, which should extend her life … Read more
More than 35,000 glaucoma patients could be at risk of losing their eyesight because their NHS appointments get delayed More than half a million people across England suffer from condition glaucoma Evidence suggests that 22 patients a month suffer permanent/severe sight loss More than 40 NHS trusts reported considerable issues with waiting times By Victoria … Read more
Private parking firms are threatening vulnerable NHS patients with bailiffs over minor hospital car park fines, with one hounding pensioner over 50p penalty David Sampson, 69, parked at Coventry and Warwickshire Trust in Aug 2018 The Parking Eye machine broke so he overstayed by accident and fined £140 Since then he has had six or … Read more
A breakthrough device is allowing NHS surgeons to mend failing heart valves with a series of tiny stitches inserted while the heart still beats – saving the lives of people deemed too frail for open-heart surgery. At present, sick patients can be denied the standard valve-repair operation because it requires a heart bypass – when … Read more
Prue Leith has been drafted in by the Prime Minister to help end the hospital food scandal Prue Leith has been drafted in by the Prime Minister to help end the hospital food scandal. The Bake Off judge will front a ‘root and branch’ review setting strict national standards following the deaths of six patients … Read more
Professor John Ashton said an outbreak of listeria in mass-produced hospital sandwiches this year was the result of ‘systematic failings’ by the Government Serious failures in public health led to the deaths of six NHS patients from listeria-contaminated sandwiches, a report claims. Former health chief Professor John Ashton said a deadly outbreak of listeria in … Read more
Like any proud grandmother, Tricia Risbridger loves nothing more than cuddling her two-year-old granddaughter Esmai. The toddler adores listening to music, singing, and playing the xylophone. But despite these moments of joy that will be familiar to so many, life for the family is a struggle. Esmai needs round-the-clock care since an unexplained seizure shortly … Read more