Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from traditional insulin-based approaches.
A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
A midwife in Alabama travels hundreds of miles to provide care in maternity deserts, where over half of U.S. counties lack hospital-based labor and delivery services, particularly affecting Black women and babies.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate personal protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on procurement.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for over half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis five years after first experiencing symptoms is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces urgent reform calls as families navigate high costs and limited support. Officials have pledged to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.