Infectious brain disease spread by ticks has reached the UK
An infectious disease that is spread by ticks has been detected in the UK for the first time. Public Health…
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Decriminalising drug possession could stop rising deaths, MPs say
A cross-party group of MPs has released a report that calls for the decriminalisation of some drug offences. The report…
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Life-extending cystic fibrosis drugs coming to England
Life-changing cystic fibrosis drugs will be available on the NHS in England, health bosses say. NHS England struck a deal…
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Government announces multi-million-pound scheme to help care leavers
Government bosses have pledged £19m to improve the lives of vulnerable young people who are leaving care. Education secretary Gavin…
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Thousands of life-saving organ transplant opportunities missed last year
As many as 2,500 more life-saving organ transplants could have taken place in the UK last year if families had…
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Prescriptions will be available to order digitally from next month
Prescription orders across England will be digitised to make staff and patients’ lives easier, Primary Care Minister Jo Churchill has…
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NHS whistleblower support scheme to roll out across the country
NHS England will roll out dedicated support for members of staff who raise the alarm on unsafe practice. The NHS…
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LGBT people face ‘stark health inequalities’
LGBT people are being let down in health and social care, a report by the Women and Equalities Committee says….
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