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Dutch Cruise Ship Heads to Canary Islands Amid Hantavirus Crisis

A Dutch cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak is making its way to the Canary Islands after Spanish health authorities consented to...

May 6, 2026 · admin

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Revolutionary scan technique offers hope for faster endometriosis diagnosis

Thousands of females across the UK could soon benefit from faster endometriosis detection thanks to a innovative scanning technique being tested at Oxford University. The...

May 5, 2026 · admin

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End-of-Life Doulas: Redefining How We Approach Death

End-of-life doulas, sometimes called soul midwives, are redefining how families approach death and bereavement in the United Kingdom. These trained non-medical companions provide emotional support,...

May 3, 2026 · admin

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NHS Staff Embrace Concern-Raising Helpline with Over 1,700 Calls

More than 1,700 calls have been made by NHS staff throughout England to Martha's Rule helplines since their launch in September 2024, new figures reveal....

May 2, 2026 · admin

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England’s medicine shortage crisis deepens as pharmacies face financial ruin

England's drug supply crisis is intensifying, with hundreds of everyday drugs now extremely difficult to obtain nationwide. Patients managing epilepsy, heart conditions, stroke risks, ocular...

May 1, 2026 · admin

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Communities gain historic power to buy local assets under new English law

Communities across England have received unprecedented powers to acquire community properties under groundbreaking law that came into force this week. The "right of communities to...

Apr 30, 2026 · admin

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Revolutionary early care scheme could save thousands of pregnancies annually

A innovative early support scheme at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital could prevent thousands of miscarriages annually by offering specialist support before women reach the...

Apr 29, 2026 · admin

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The Long Wait for Care: One Family’s Struggle with England’s Social Services

When Kirsty Parsons' husband Jim was given a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at just 44 years old, she made the choice to become his full-time...

Apr 28, 2026 · admin

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UK’s Health Crisis Widens Wealth Divide in Wellbeing Years

The divide between rich and poor in UK healthcare has widened dramatically, with people in the most affluent regions experiencing up to 20 additional years...

Apr 27, 2026 · admin

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Assisted Dying Legislation Stalls in Lords but Campaigners Pledge Fresh Push

A proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has exhausted parliamentary time, stalling in the House of Lords nearly 17 months after...

Apr 25, 2026 · admin