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NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.

Wheelchair Basketball Apologises for Israeli Anthem Omission

British Wheelchair Basketball issues a formal apology after failing to play the Israeli national anthem before a World Cup qualifier in Cardiff, prompting a storm of criticism and accusations of a breach of international sporting protocols.

Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre

A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.

Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis

London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.

Shawn Bradley's shocking transformation after paralysis

Former NBA star Shawn Bradley makes a rare public appearance looking unrecognisable following a life-changing bicycle accident in 2021. The 7'6" giant, once a defensive powerhouse, now navigates life in a wheelchair.

Hewett analyses Wimbledon semi-final defeat

British wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett opens up about his Wimbledon semi-final defeat, sharing lessons learned and his determination to bounce back stronger.

Aaron Chalmers on son's wheelchair needs

Former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers shares emotional update on his son's health journey and the family's determination to provide the best care possible.

Model faked wheelchair use for NHS compensation

A 44-year-old model has been caught falsely claiming NHS compensation for wheelchair use after being spotted dancing at a body paint festival. The scandal has sparked outrage and calls for stricter fraud controls.

Stacey Solomon adopts disabled dog Teddy

TV star Stacey Solomon opens up about adopting her beloved dog Teddy, who now uses a wheelchair after a devastating diagnosis. A touching tale of love and resilience.

Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed

The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.

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