Sophie Hutchinson

London

Health Correspondent at BBC

Yes I am a BBC Health Correspondent but these are my views not Auntie's.

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Lampard Inquiry: 'The NHS at its worst', says ex-ombudsman

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Woodward |Sophie Hutchinson

Image source, Lampard InquiryImage caption, Sir Rob Behrens was the parliamentary and health service ombudsman from 2017 to 2024A former health ombudsman has condemned mental health services for their handling of two vulnerable young men who died in their care.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

Jan 15, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sophie Hutchinson

Families of those harmed by Covid vaccines told the UK Covid Inquiry they were forced to support each other during the pandemic because there was no other help. Kate Scott, who represents the group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK (VIBUK), said they felt they were "almost being pushed into the shadows during the pandemic". The inquiry also heard from a victims' group in Scotland which raised concerns that the vaccine had been rolled out too quickly, and that safety had been sacrificed for speed.
UK regulator tells doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophie Hutchinson

The UK's drug safety regulator is asking doctors to be alert for patients who may be misusing obesity injections, such as Wegovy. It follows reports of some people who are not obese becoming sick, after using the jabs for weight loss. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stresses that the drugs are only meant for treating obesity and diabetes.
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

Sep 5, 2024 | aol.com | Sophie Hutchinson

September 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM[Getty Images]Men taking sodium valproate are being warned to use contraception while on the medicine, because of a "potential small increased risk" of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems for any children conceived. They should continue to do so - and cannot donate sperm - until three months after they have stopped taking the drug.
Winter virus RSV jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Sep 1, 2024 | msn.com | Sophie Hutchinson

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Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Sep 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophie Hutchinson

A vaccination programme to protect newborn babies and older people against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being rolled out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday, following a similar scheme in Scotland. RSV is one of the common viruses that causes coughs and colds in winter, but it can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening breathing difficulties. For the first time, women who are at least 28 weeks' pregnant and elderly people aged 75 to 79 will be offered the vaccine.
Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Jul 23, 2024 | msn.com | Sophie Hutchinson

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Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Jul 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Sophie Hutchinson

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Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Jul 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sophie Hutchinson

Sophie Hutchinson - Health correspondent, BBC NewsJuly 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM·2 min readWeight-loss treatment Wegovy has been approved by the UK's medicines regulator, for reducing the risk of serious heart problems in overweight and obese people. Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help some people with a body-mass index (BMI) above 26 lose weight.
‘British food is underrated’ - Globetrotting Gevish chooses York to open café

Mar 21, 2024 | yorkmix.com | Sophie Hutchinson

He’s such a seasoned traveller, he once broke a world record for globetrotting. But when it came to putting down roots, Gevish Kheddo chose York. Gevish broke the Guinness world record for being the youngest person to visit every country in Europe when he was just 19. And he has carried on travelling – you can see his vlog of his world adventures on his YouTube channel.