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Posted onNick Triggle, Jim Reed, Dom Hughes and Michelle Roberts Getty Images The long-awaited independent report into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic has been published. Chairwoman of the inquiry, former judge Baroness Hallett, said the UK’s response could be summarised as “too little, too late”. The report looks at whether lockdowns…
Hyperemesis gravidarum pregnancy sickness made me seek sterilisation
Posted onKate MorganWales community correspondent Dandelion & Rose Photography Chloe, pictured after she began medication for her extreme sickness, could not face another pregnancy A woman who almost terminated her second pregnancy because of severe sickness says sterilisation is now her best option due to difficulties accessing treatment. Chloe, 26, said she couldn’t face another pregnancy…
Dan Burn: Newcastle park benches painted to encourage people to talk about mental health
Posted onNewcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other. Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this…
Worcester student paramedic helps deliver lecturer’s baby
Posted onChloe HughesWest Midlands University of Worcester Third-year paramedic services student was on placement at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital Paramedic services student Elise Faragher had no idea her routine hospital placement would see her helping to deliver the baby of someone very familiar. The third-year student was at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital when her lecturer, Aaron…
Higher proportion now contacting GPs in England online, figures show
Posted onA higher proportion of people in England are now contacting their GP surgery online than by phone, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Data covering three weeks from mid-September suggest just over 43% of people went online to contact their GP – an increase of a percentage point from the…
