What is the UK Covid inquiry and when is it due to finish?
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has given evidence several times. He told the inquiry that the UK’s pandemic strategy had been completely wrong, while admitting the UK should have locked…
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned – key findings from Covid report
Misinformation spread online about vaccines during the pandemic both damaged uptake of the Covid jab and has subsequently affected confidence more generally in childhood vaccines that have nothing to do…
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat – inquiry report
The report was also critical of the government attempts to force health and care workers to have the vaccine. The government mandated that care home workers would have to be…
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The traditional method of creating flu vaccines involves growing the virus in eggs – but this can be a problem when there are virulent avian flu strains which can kill…
Bristol park licence fee affecting choir for new mums
Bristol City Council said the licences are needed to make sure groups using parks are suitably qualified and insured, while ensuring parks and green spaces remain safe and pleasant. Any…
Oxford University study says social media leads to loss of wellbeing
Sydney Grows, a fitness content creator who “fell into the role” when she started posting TikTok’s since 2021 says “it’s a dream”. “I am very lucky, the health and fitness…
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
The latest strikes will run from 0700 BST on Monday 15 June until 0659 BST on Friday 19 June – with further dates possible in July if negotiations do not…
‘I forgot what it’s like to be outside’: Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
Hollie Allan, 29, is in a hospital lift being transferred out of intensive care for the first time in two months. She’s heading upwards, towards a new outdoor ward on…
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
The trials, in 39 people, were designed to assess if such vaccines were safe. A second study – involving around 200 people – will give a greater understanding of how…
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years. Source link















