by News Feed Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Health
Getty ImagesPolice will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental health reasons in police cells, under government plans for England and Wales.Officers can currently use cells as a “place of safety” for up to 24 hours to allow...
by News Feed Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Health
Getty ImagesNHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work.That is nearly double the...
by News Feed Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Health
BBCThe NHS will review whether to change its advice on testing for prostate cancer in light of Sir Chris Hoy’s “powerful” call for more younger men to be checked, the health secretary has said.Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris, 48, has advanced...
by News Feed Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Health
Getty ImagesThe government is to ditch plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he didn’t want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry, adding that “people don’t want to see...
by News Feed Editor | Nov 5, 2024 | Health
BBCVideos of a beautician performing surgical procedure liposuction in a beauty salon have been shared with the BBC after several women complained they were left injured and disfigured by the treatment.Luxury Medical Aesthetics and Academy based in Clapham, south-west...
by News Feed Editor | Nov 4, 2024 | Health
Getty ImagesThe government has announced plans to make it illegal to smoke in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals in England, with some places also becoming vape-free.In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is already an offence to smoke...
