Entries by BBC News

‘Reckless slapping therapist cut mum’s life short’

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

Toddler ‘turned grey and passed out’ after drinking Slush Puppie

Arla Agnew's blood sugars plummeted after having the drink which is unsuitable for children under four.

Parents of woman who died win appeal in NHS battle

Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, died during a legal battle over NHS plans to give her palliative care.

Slimming jabs: ‘I thought my body was shutting down’

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Slimming jabs: ‘I thought my body was shutting down’

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Discharge delays see thousands stuck in hospitals

One person had to wait more than 18 months to be discharged from hospital.

Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy – Dilnot

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years.