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Red flags that your poor treatment might be medical negligence

Most people place a great deal of trust in the healthcare professionals who treat them. When you visit a GP surgery or attend hospital, you expect staff to listen, assess your symptoms properly, and provide treatment that meets established medical standards. In many cases, that trust is justified. However, when…

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Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard

Groundbreaking urine test could detect lung cancer years before symptoms appear

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New ‘innovative’ urine test that can detect cancer early could be on NHS within years

Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, have now passed another hurdle, bringing the test closer to patient use

The Independent UK

NHS spends record £241m outsourcing scan analysis to private firms

Radiologists say ‘ballooning’ costs reflect staffing failures, forcing a reliance on lower-quality private scan reports

The Guardian - UK

NHS nurses ‘not afraid to strike ‘over pay despite review, says union leader

The Royal College of Nursing is currently awaiting the "final plan" for the scheme's rollout

The Independent UK

Supermarket lung cancer checks find 10,000 cases in England

The initiative forms part of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme which began in 2019

The Independent UK

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10 minutes of cycling every day might feel like nothing, but this PT says it's the 'gentler way' to get fitter and build endurance

A 10-minute indoor cycling workout can reap benefits like improved lower-body strength, heart health, and functional endurance

Woman & Home

Despite promises, social care is worse than ever

Letters: As a mother with disabled children, Anne-Louise Crocker has experienced first-hand how the social care system lets people down. Plus a letter from Dr Brian Fisher

The Guardian - UK

‘My dad might still be alive if doctors had gone to his home – we need more mental health support’

After watching her father battle depression without the support he needed, Abbey Wright wants to see the NHS helping people from their homes

The Independent UK

How just 20 minutes of walking a day can transform your health

WELL ENOUGH: In the latest Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore explores why experts say walking should be on every doctor’s prescription pad – and looks at how small, consistent movement can deliver outsized health benefits for fitness, heart health and long-term wellbeing

The Independent UK

Defiant Starmer insists his plan is working as Labour leadership battle intensifies

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The Independent UK

Celebration Day: Nathaniel Parker performs Samuel Johnson’s ‘On the Death of Dr Robert Levet’ in memory of his mother

Nathaniel Parker, best known for his roles in Inspector Linely and Maigret, reads “On the Death of Dr Robert Levet” by Samuel Johnson in memory of his late mother who worked as an NHS doctor. “How often do we get the chance, in this incredibly busy and fast life, to…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership

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Evening Standard

Starmer insists he will ‘keep pushing forward’ as he defends record in office

The Prime Minister said his Government was delivering the change voters demanded in the 2024 landslide.

Evening Standard

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

As high IVF costs drive women to unregulated Facebook groups, some are getting more than just a vial of semen

The Independent UK

The Independent’s Rebecca Thomas named health journalist of the year at Press Awards for second year running

Thomas was praised for exposing wrongdoing and standing up for society’s most vulnerable

The Independent UK

What is an amber heat health alert and how can vulnerable people stay safe?

Health alerts have been issued across much of the UK from Friday until next Wednesday

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The Conversation

NHS shakeup: if it sounds like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have

Amid political upheaval and the subsequent resignation of the health secretary, the king’s speech unveiled the NHS modernisation bill – the most significant overhaul of the health service in more than a decade.

Evening Standard

Heat health alert: What does it mean and how can vulnerable people stay cool?

The alert system aims to give an early warning to healthcare providers and others that temperatures are likely to impact the health of the population.

The National (Scotland)

Question Time audience applauds as woman reveals how Scotland move changed her life

A QUESTION Time audience member was applauded after saying she thought moving to Scotland meant she was given opportunities like free tuition that…

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘How will this get me back to work quicker?’ Readers fear plans to ‘scrap’ sick notes

YOUR VIEWS: As the government trials sweeping changes to the fit note system – including replacing some GP-issued sick notes with referrals to work and health coaches – our community have shared fears that the reforms could leave seriously ill people without proper medical support while trying to stay in…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

The Independent UK

Britain’s pothole-ravaged streets stopping older people from exercising, MPs say

In the UK, physical inactivity is associated with one in six deaths and is estimated to cost £7.4 billion annually

The Times of India

Britain rolls out landmark transgender rules for single sex toilets, NHS wards and women-only spaces

Britain's new transgender access rules, following a Supreme Court ruling, allow single-sex spaces to exclude trans individuals if proportionate for privacy, safety, or dignity. This impacts healthcare, sports, and workplaces, sparking national debate on inclusion and rights. Organizations must balance protections, with case-by-case assessments encouraged.

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