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'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'

A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqWGrgM

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/CUokjza

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/I8uCZc9

Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike

Ministers accuse doctors' union of cynical tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bmBIgDR

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/VYyN6KD

Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up

It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qi5Jkw9

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/GyW9P5t

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/HCSpxVP

'Surgeon left a specimen bag inside me after hernia op'

Part of Tom Hadrys's bowel cut out during the operation was also left behind by the surgeon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TxmbeBX

'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/Rb7xkZ3

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/iF4hVgb

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/1mgjDlE

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/zNdKfEW

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/gAVuj7q

Assisted dying plans for terminally ill approved

Jersey politicians approve assisted dying plans for terminally ill by 32 votes to 14. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Au9mIkV

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/EKzJlHI

'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/q8PGBiL

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/RcLQtu1

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/7Zq6dmv

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/y0xIpvo

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/pfAjLzy

'Horrendous birth experience left me in therapy'

Hundreds of women have contacted BBC News with their traumatic experiences of giving birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/981lgMJ

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/VkB07Id

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/GTb2hKX

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/Jdehj7s

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/IRFQ7ve

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/EFjeyrA

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/dbxYk6y

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/K8o0E7T

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/mb1zKD5

'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/AUH7hsJ

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/BjS1htg

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/8gMfzjd

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/JgKxNSU

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/Js4XoKP

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/Js4XoKP

Victims infected with Hep C after blood screening began

Lawyers tell the BBC people infected after September 1991 should be allowed to claim compensation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFlKt1Z

'I wasn't believed and gave birth in a toilet'

Hundreds of women have contacted BBC News with their traumatic experiences of giving birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iS2eFfu

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/Tp18XIG

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/cIXkMuz

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/8rM2jdW

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/IUWcbRO

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQaVCzB

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/OBpPuGw

'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/Jhlz8xs

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/JwxBMKp

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/GyDIOBi

Gene-therapy leap restores baby girl's hearing

Opal, 18 months, can now hear - even a whisper - after becoming the first person to try a new treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVrCNkv

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/GsXxhNM

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/yNoD0LC

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/GsXxhNM

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/wCoZG42

Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex

Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZILniyO

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/L5QM9BC

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 https://ift.tt/y5D4clf

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WtQEDvo

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/YHq6zOQ

‘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/lBZ38u6

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/ETk9ymP

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/j8I1OWi

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/Ht863DL

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/0uNDQnx

Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose

The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fCMmW0z

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/lSVso9p

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.tt/q65iEZV