Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to ‘choke’ her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
Health
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
‘I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap’
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.
Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.
‘Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV’
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine’s most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender
Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists
Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.
