Chester le Street Health Ltd

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer 25 Apr 2025 Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. Read more

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast' 23 Apr 2025 Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life. Read more

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog 24 Apr 2025 NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making. Read more

'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom 22 Apr 2025 Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom. Read more

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown 24 Apr 2025 Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told. Read more

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery 22 Apr 2025 Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs. Read more

The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity - but now comes the difficult part 19 Apr 2025 The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains to be seen what will change. Read more

'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind' 20 Apr 2025 Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. Read more

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital 17 Apr 2025 GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. Read more

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban 16 Apr 2025 The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. Read more

WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty 16 Apr 2025 The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic. Read more

Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named 16 Apr 2025 Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules. Read more

North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's 16 Apr 2025 The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says. Read more

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done 06 Apr 2025 Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it. Read more

What goes on inside toddlers' brains? 10 Apr 2025 A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth. Read more

'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer' 07 Apr 2025 Olivia Knowles noticed something "wasn't quite correct" while competing in an ironman competition. Read more

Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled 05 Apr 2025 An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. Read more

'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians 04 Apr 2025 BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live Read more

Are my braids doing more harm than good? 30 Mar 2025 Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it? Read more

California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying 03 Apr 2025 Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. Read more

'I fear I'll be dead before I get justice for my son' 29 Mar 2025 Tony Summers' son Paul was diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C and died in 2008 aged 44. Read more

Doctor 'betrayed' over son's death at her hospital 27 Mar 2025 Deborah Burns says she is unable to return to work at the hospital after the death of her son, William Hewes. Read more

Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn 26 Mar 2025 Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding. Read more

Fake £4m Xanax drug gang boss jailed 27 Mar 2025 The gang, managed from Thailand, produced 11 million pills in the West Midlands to be sold online. Read more

Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments 26 Mar 2025 An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal. Read more

Fertility patients sold unproven add-ons, HFEA says 26 Mar 2025 Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns. Read more

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list 25 Mar 2025 Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments. Read more

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry 19 Mar 2025 The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. Read more

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up' 13 Mar 2025 She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt". Read more

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks 11 Mar 2025 Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. Read more

How does the Covid inquiry work? 16 Jan 2025 The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. Read more

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private 26 Feb 2025 Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session. Read more

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year 16 Jan 2025 The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. Read more

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain 15 Jan 2025 They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. Read more

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock 21 Nov 2024 Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". Read more

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request 11 Nov 2024 NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. Read more

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified 07 Nov 2024 Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. Read more

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? 28 Oct 2024 The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Read more

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule 10 Oct 2024 Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. Read more

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told 07 Oct 2024 Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Read more

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' 01 Oct 2024 Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Read more

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry 26 Sep 2024 Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Read more

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea 26 Sep 2024 The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Read more

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close 31 Oct 2024 Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. Read more

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told 19 Sep 2024 UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Read more

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says 17 Sep 2024 Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. Read more

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma 17 Mar 2025 The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare Read more

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die 25 Feb 2025 Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate. Read more

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people 25 Feb 2025 Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. Read more

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? 29 Nov 2024 The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. Read more

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' 02 Feb 2025 The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. Read more

How are the vaping rules changing? 05 Nov 2024 Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. Read more

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? 23 Oct 2024 People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. Read more

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? 19 Oct 2024 The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. Read more

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts 16 Oct 2024 Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. Read more

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? 15 Sep 2024 Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. Read more

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? 02 Aug 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read more

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods 27 Jul 2024 Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. Read more

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? 19 Mar 2023 The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? Read more

What is assisted dying and how could the law change? 26 Mar 2025 MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Read more

Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis 24 Apr 2025 Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition. Read more

Premenstrual disorder hits relationships - study 24 Apr 2025 PMDD sufferers expressed a lower sense of intimacy, researchers at Durham University say. Read more

'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth' 12 Apr 2025 Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at. Read more

New device gives female patients more dignity 06 Apr 2025 A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in hospital. Read more

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England 30 Mar 2025 The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face. Read more

Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy 06 Apr 2025 A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run until 16 May. Read more

GPs and sports centre join forces 26 Mar 2025 A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service. Read more

Charity's wellness sessions take to the road 09 Mar 2025 The iCan organisation's van is offering support to "hard-to-reach" people in parts of Cumbria. Read more

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England 06 Mar 2025 Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales. Read more

Free sauna has become a 'real community hub' 19 Feb 2025 The free-to-use sauna in Margate is built in the style of a 19th Century bathing machine. Read more

Inside Health 15 Apr 2025 James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro. Read more

Inside Health 08 Apr 2025 James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end. Read more

Inside Health 01 Apr 2025 James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill Read more

Inside Health 25 Mar 2025 In the first of our mini-series we discuss who could get an assisted death under the rules Read more

Taxi driver gives free ride for mental health chat 24 Apr 2025 A taxi driver from Farnborough has undertaken mental health training with the Samaritans. Read more

Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian 24 Apr 2025 The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, many found in breakfast cereals. Read more

Loud 23 Apr 2025 Is noise an invisible killer? James Gallagher investigates. Read more

What's the point of the menopause? 22 Apr 2025 Why do women go through the menopause - are there any evolutionary benefits? Read more

News

BBC News Feed

NHS Choices Feed