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Dyspraxia Falls: 5% of Brits Face Daily Injury Risk, Study Reveals

Dyspraxia Falls: Study Reveals High Injury Risk

New research shows people with dyspraxia are nine times more likely to fall, suffering serious injuries and anxiety. Experts call for urgent changes to UK health guidelines.

Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored, Warn Grieving Parents

Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored

Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.

Group Home Neglect Led to 20lb Bowel Obstruction Death, Lawsuit Claims

20lb bowel obstruction death in group home lawsuit

James Stewart, 41, died from a 20-pound bowel obstruction after staff at an Ohio group home allegedly ignored his worsening condition for weeks. His family calls the death 'entirely avoidable'.

Groundbreaking Call For People With Down's Syndrome To Join Pioneering NHS Research

NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research

The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.

The Ultimate Guide to Gifts for 2-Year-Olds: Top Educational Toys & Developmental Picks

Best Educational Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.

New Study Reveals Alarming Link Between COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Developmental Delays in Children

COVID in pregnancy linked to child development delays

Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face significantly higher risks of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.

New Study Reveals Alarming Link Between COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Childhood Developmental Delays

COVID in pregnancy linked to child developmental delays

Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests contracting COVID-19 while pregnant may significantly increase the risk of developmental delays and autism diagnosis in children. Discover the crucial findings that every expectant paren

The Hidden Crisis: How Thousands of Children Are Being Misdiagnosed With OCD When They're Actually Autistic

Children's autism misdiagnosed as OCD, study reveals

Groundbreaking research reveals a disturbing trend of misdiagnosis affecting children nationwide, with experts warning that confusing autism traits for OCD could lead to inappropriate treatments and lasting harm.

Scientific Giant Sir John Gurdon Dies: The Cloning Pioneer Who Defied His School Reports

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade's Remarkable Journey: Finding Love While Respecting Her Sister's Boundaries

Conjoined twin Carmen Andrade on marriage and sisterly bonds

Carmen Andrade, one of the world's few adult conjoined twins, shares her extraordinary story of navigating marriage while permanently connected to her sister Lupita, revealing the profound respect and boundaries that make their unique relationship work.

Dyspraxia DCD Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Its Link to ADHD in the UK

Dyspraxia DCD: Symptoms, Diagnosis & ADHD Link

A comprehensive guide to Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder). Learn about the signs, the diagnostic process in the UK, and how it often overlaps with conditions like ADHD.

Tragic Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Major Police Investigation | Daily Mail

Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation

A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.

NHS Scandal: Hospital Apologises After Patient with Learning Disabilities Left Stranded in Milton Keynes

Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient

Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.

NDIS Reforms Spark Outrage: Disability Groups Condemn New Autism & Children Access Rules

Disability Groups Revolt Against NDIS Reforms for Children

Major disability advocacy organisations have launched a fierce campaign against the Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS, warning new access rules for autistic children and those with developmental delays will cause widespread harm and force

'I Won't Move!' - Mum's Bus Seat Standoff Sparks Fiery Debate on Public Transport Etiquette

Mum's Bus Seat Refusal For Pensioner Sparks Fury

A mother's refusal to give up her bus seat for a pensioner has ignited a fierce online debate. Was it an act of selfishness or justified parenting? We explore the full story and the divided public reaction.

Northern Beaches Hospital Settles Lawsuit After Newborn Left with Lifelong Disabilities

Hospital settles over disabled newborn negligence

A Sydney hospital has reached a settlement after allegations of medical negligence left a newborn with severe, permanent disabilities. The case highlights ongoing concerns over maternity care standards.

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