Health secretary Matt Hancock is to issue guidance on controversial “do not resuscitate” orders for doctors after growing concern over use of blanket notices in care homes during the coronavirus

Across the country there have been reports of “do not resuscitate” orders being imposed on patients with no consultation, as is their legal right, or after a few minutes on the phone as part of a

Unlawful 'do not resuscitate' orders are being placed on patients with a learning disability during the coronavirus pandemic without families being consulted. National charities have successfully