Ella Pickover

Crime

Compensation scheme for blood scandal ‘stripped victims of their dignity’

Charities have welcomed an additional report into compensation for infected blood victims.
9 Jul 2025
Science

‘Game changer’ brain tumour test set to improve care for patients

Diagnostic tests for brain tumours can take weeks but the new test takes just hours.
21 May 2025
Politics

GP jobs ‘crisis’ leaves qualified doctors considering unemployment benefits

Leading doctors have called for special funding to enable more GPs to be employed in England.
20 May 2025
Politics

‘We are still waiting for justice’: Infected blood victims call on PM to act

Campaigners said they face a ‘physical and emotional burden’ while ‘fighting’ for compensation.
20 May 2025
Health

Charity expresses concern over ‘decline’ in stroke after-care

The charity is calling for all stroke patients to get the recommended levels of speech and language therapy.
19 May 2025
Health

NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims

People will be asked about their blood transfusion history before 1996 when they register with a GP.
19 May 2025
Politics

Smacking ban is needed to protect children, health experts say

Leading medics and health organisations have urged the Government to outlaw ‘the physical punishment of children’.
15 May 2025
Health

Cosmetic surgery being conducted in ‘living rooms and Airbnbs’, MPs hear

There have been calls for legislation which would mean only qualified surgeons can conduct certain procedures.
14 May 2025
Health

NHS has ‘maxed out on what is affordable’ – says new service chief

Sir Jim Mackey called the health service to ‘accelerate’ improvements and stamp out unacceptable care.
9 May 2025
Film

New study finds ‘simple selfie’ can help predict patients’ cancer survival

The tool, FaceAge, uses an image of someone’s features to determine their ‘biological age’.
8 May 2025
Crime

‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
8 May 2025
Politics

Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Politics

Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Politics

We will have justice – infected blood victims speak out as inquiry reopens

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.
7 May 2025
Health

Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study

The risk was only found to be increased among certain women with asthma.
7 May 2025
Health

‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements

The Government has announced £100 million to refurbish and expand GP surgeries.
6 May 2025
Politics

Women ‘should not be erased’ from NHS guidance – Streeting

NHS.uk says cervical screening is ‘offered to women and people with a cervix’.
6 May 2025
Crime

Infected blood victims ‘scared they won’t live to see compensation’

It comes amid growing disquiet among affected groups about the compensation scheme.
5 May 2025
Health

Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother

Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.
1 May 2025
Health

Gene therapy gives boy with ‘death sentence’ disease a normal life

Eisa Hussein took part in a clinical trial testing the new gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital

1 May 2025
Science

New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS

It comes as health experts issued a warning over sun cream ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
1 May 2025
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