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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
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Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines
Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FYU6tdx
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Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm
IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRgHFJU
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Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike
British Medical Association members in England to walk out from 27 June until 2 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QoUPVCA
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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target
Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7dcuICf
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143 hospitals sign up to Martha's Rule second opinion scheme
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TdJU6jt
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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRPHzrq
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1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim
Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2rSOI6
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Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gt7RXTB
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'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'
The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXSVRpP
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General election will not delay infected blood compensation
Parliament should pass the necessary bill to progress the legislation, government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YkMn8a
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Watch: Civil servant Simon Case in delayed Covid inquiry appearance
Case had been due to appear last year, but had to withdraw on health grounds in October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bieVDcm
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Sisters want Auditory Verbal Therapy available on NHS
Two sisters hope more funding will be made available so all deaf children can access the service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wvZWHR4
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After Life actress says making music has been healing
Mandeep Dhillon has plenty of acting credits, but has just released Roll It Up - a personal, "deep song". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oO…
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Assisted dying plans for terminally-ill approved on Jersey
Jersey politicians approve assisted dying plans for terminally ill by 32 votes to 14. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8mC5Ku
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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozIXUEv
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'It's a crisis' - NI junior doctors set for strike
Disruption is expected in Northern Ireland's health services as junior doctors begin walk out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AfeSUPW
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Top scientists urge action against faeces in rivers
A team of Royal Academy of Engineering scientists say the risk from human faeces is increasing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/po9fzCT
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Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation
Victims and others affected by the infected blood scandal are waiting to hear how much they will be paid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7XLjT2R
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Mind games: Hellblade returns to explore psychosis
An acclaimed video game series returns to shine a light on a misunderstood mental health condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8IuLRTp
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What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hObVra4
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Mum still feels guilt for son's infected blood death
Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1os7iv0
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Hepatitis C tests spike after blood scandal news
More than 12,000 people asked for tests in England after the BBC found 1,700 cases are undiagnosed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUx5oJs
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Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vHrNLx8
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Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find
Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/krU7ZzV
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Junior doctors talks need time and space - Atkins
The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rk479ew
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Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England
Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2d6fiIU
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ADHD meds shortage 'is like a doomsday clock'
ADHD patients are struggling with medication shortages, but the DoH says the disruption will resolve soon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/coeLJb1
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HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer cases
England began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lt0YGzS
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'I thought my skin cancer was a bite'
Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3DY8ni
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Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government
Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rwQhtbI
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People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors
UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YRuIhXb
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Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests
Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKOqSTf
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Health spending £5bn less than government planned
The Conservatives are not on track to increase spending by 3.3% a year above inflation in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jBmyLnh
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Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy
Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/avg7xlD
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Life-saving overdose drug to be given without prescription
Addicts at risk of an opioid overdose in England will get supplies of the antidote for emergency use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Qj6lJx
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Assisted dying set to move closer on Isle of Man
A bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill is expected to pass a key parliamentary stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dzKZIDT
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What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I47n9mr
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NHS offers life-saving drug for stiff heart condition
The once a day pill Tafamidis is now available on the NHS in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VemUzc
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I lost my mum, dad and baby sister to HIV in infected blood scandal
Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHrJCm9
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Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul
Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRHGs…
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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies
The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0vo…
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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine
The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ieaku4p
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'World first' for double hand transplant patient
Tanya Shepherd has received pioneering blood treatment to prevent her body rejecting her new hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81EVNou
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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GM5KdXa
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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr
As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5qau6IP
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Antisemitism complaints by doctors surge
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WplU9Rq
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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine
The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wc6ri9J
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NHS problems leave new doctors without jobs
The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JImOtjQ
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Antisemitism complaints surge after Hamas attacks
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WplU9Rq
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Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex
Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLcZhu5
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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr
As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Q1ipSg
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NHS data stolen in cyber attack published on dark web
A ransomware group carries out its threat to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and releases a "large volume" of patients' data. from BBC News…
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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme
A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyiR7…
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‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s in my 50s’
John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3xa4Tv
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How the NHS has run out of jobs for new doctors
The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xyozS6O
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Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms
The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9dQKOG
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Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic
Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBJH1gK
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GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve
The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vkr3oQ
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How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV
The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ye7gLaT
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Scientists work to make healthier white bread
The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. from BBC News https://ift.…
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Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex
Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzRuLNo
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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme
A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sOp6f…
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