By Maria McCann BBC News NI 2 hours ago Legend, Dr Michael Watt worked at the Royal Victoria Hospital as a neurologist Lawyers for a doctor at the center of Northern Ireland’s biggest patient recall have withdrawn from his new hearing practice. Michael Watt’s legal representatives said they were “concerned about his serious mental health …
By Angelle Joseph and Nadia Gyane BBC News 2 hours ago Image source, Angèle Joseph Legend, Singer Myles Stephenson has struggled with gambling addiction for several years X Factor winner Myles Stephenson has said he went to a “really dark place” after losing “hundreds of pounds” gambling. The singer, a member of R&B group Rak-Su, …
7 hours ago Legend, Inspectors have raised various concerns at Priory Royal Cheadle Hospital A hospital which provides mental health services to adults and young people has been urged to urgently improve “dangerous” elements of its care. Cheadle Royal Hospital, also known as Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission earlier …
By Philippa Roxby health reporter 6 hours ago Image source, Getty Images Tai chi may help delay symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for several years, a Chinese study suggests. Those who practiced the martial art twice a week had fewer complications and a better quality of life than those who didn’t, researchers say. Parkinson’s is a …
October 20, 2023 Legend, Bren McFarlane died less than 24 hours after being admitted to a mental health unit A mother has spoken of her “utter devastation” after a jury concluded failings in care at a mental health unit “contributed” to her son’s death. Bren McFarlane, 20, died less than 24 hours after being admitted …
By Carmelo Garcia Local democracy information service October 13, 2023, 06:22 BST Image source, Getty Images Legend, The waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services is between 18 months and two years. More than 620 children and young people are waiting for mental health care in Gloucestershire, with many waiting for help for …