Covid and pregnancy – should you get the vaccine?
As the Covid vaccine is rolled out to younger age groups, what should you do if you're expecting a baby?The...
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Covid: Black leaders blame lower vaccine take-up on racism
As time has gone on, the fear of being a guinea pig has lessened, said Evelyn Akoto, public health leader...
Tokyo 2020: The mental strain of the delayed Olympics
After being postponed by coronavirus, the Tokyo Olympics are now only months away. But what has it been like for...
Mental health: ‘We need to care for patients, but also ourselves’
It is estimated that a doctor dies every three to four weeks in the UK from suicide.Dr Dan Gearon's cousin...
Covid: Canada authorises Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15
On Wednesday, Mr Biden said he planned to back a World Trade Organisation waiver that would take away intellectual property...
Covid: Depression rises in young and women during second peak
Richard Kramer, chief executive of charity Sense, said: "Many disabled people have been shielding and living without their usual levels...
Covid: Extra cash to target new variants will future-proof UK – minister
"In the worst case scenario, if we have a new variant pop up which does manage to evade the vaccines,...
Covid: MPs want law to protect care home visiting rights
"We recognise that every care home has a unique layout, physical environment and facilities, and residents have their own individual...
Elections 2021: ‘Parents shouldn’t have to fight for child’s care’
The mother of a disabled boy has said she believes he is being failed by the social care system.Zach, 10,...
Covid: ‘I held my husband as they turned the machines off’
"I'm honoured I got to say goodbye to him, as there's lots of families that didn't get that opportunity and...
India Covid: Calls grow for national lockdown
Many states have introduced restrictions, from full lockdowns to night curfews. The northern state of Bihar, which has been adding...
Trees planted by hospital treating Covid patient
NHS workers at Wales’ largest hospital are creating a woodland to offset the carbon emissions and waste that came from...
India coronavirus: New record deaths as virus engulfs India
The poor, especially undernourished children and pregnant women who rely on government programmes, found it difficult to access benefits. Immunisation...
Surgery in the womb: ‘I’ve done the best for her’
Kate Steele, chief executive of Shine, which offers advice and support to families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, said:...
Coronavirus: The impact on the deaf community
More than one in three deaf people have reported struggling with their mental health because of the pandemic, according to...
Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England
Leigh Day partner Tessa Gregory, who is representing John's Campaign, said: "It appears under the threat of legal proceedings, which...
Covid-19 infections in UK back to late summer levels – ONS
Cases are people who have tested positive for coronavirus. Public health bodies may occasionally revise their case numbers. Case rate...
Swimming with my stoma bag
Gill Castle is on a mission to break down fear and stigma around swimming with a stoma bag.She proudly wears...
