Junior doctors starting 10th strike of pay dispute
NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout. Source link
Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy
Already police in some parts of Germany, such as Berlin, often turn a blind eye to smoking in public, although possession of the drug for recreational use is illegal and can be prosecuted. Use of the drug among young people has been soaring for years despite the existing law, says Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who […]
Health workers still waiting for promised payments
Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May. Source link
ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal
The series follows after the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers. Source link
ADHD medication shortage: Brighton author calls for overhaul of system
“What I am saying to everyone is you’re going to make more mistakes, you’re going to lose things, you’re going to find yourself in ridiculous situations more than normal without your medication so you’ve just got to find a way to laugh at it because that has been our lifeline,” she explained. Source link
First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS
The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss. Source link
Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors
The General Medical Council is “truly sorry’ for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors’ careers. Source link
Firms must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for menopausal woman
Menopause symptoms – which include hot flushes, brain fog or difficulty sleeping – can be a disability under UK law, the watchdog said, if they have a prolonged and “substantial” impact on a woman’s ability to carry out their normal daily activities. Source link
Bryony Gordon: ‘Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger’
Journalist and author Bryony Gordon is an open book when it comes to talking about mental health, having lived with OCD, alcoholism, binge eating disorder and drug addiction. But being a woman and navigating health inequality is one challenge she hasn’t yet been able to overcome. Source link
Baby loss certificates introduced in England
Campaigners say they are “thrilled” that millions of families will finally have their losses recognised. Source link