DWP PIP Assessments: Phone Consultations Dominate
New DWP data reveals 77.5% of PIP assessments are conducted by phone, but government plans aim to increase face-to-face meetings to 30% from 5% in 2024, affecting millions of claimants.
Category : NHS
Norovirus Hospital Cases Hit New Winter High
Hospitalisations for norovirus in England have reached a new winter high, with over 1,100 beds affected daily and a 15% weekly increase, as flu and COVID-19 cases persist.
Gethin Jones Issues Baby Loss Warning on BBC Morning Live
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones opened Thursday's show with deeply upsetting news about early pregnancy scans not always being conducted by trained professionals.
New PIP claimants could get 10-year awards from DWP
DWP data shows 3.9 million PIP claimants, with many over 56 eligible for ongoing 10-year awards. Combined with State Pension, monthly income can reach up to £1,670.80.
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Taliban Birth Control Ban Leaves Afghan Women 'Broken'
Women across Afghanistan describe devastating consequences as Taliban fighters destroy contraceptive stocks and clinics close, leading to dangerous pregnancies and untreated miscarriages.
Irritable Male Syndrome: Why Your Partner Is Grumpy
Discover the biological and psychological reasons behind male mood changes in mid-life, from testosterone decline to chronic stress, and learn practical strategies to restore harmony.
NHS GP: Daily Vitamin D Pill Essential for Everyone
An NHS GP explains why everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement, especially during winter months, to support immune function and overall health.
Endometriosis Relief Found Through Diet Change After Years of Pain
Sophie Richards, once bed-bound with endometriosis, transformed her health by eliminating ultra-processed foods. Her new book offers a 30-day anti-inflammatory reset plan with recipes.
Menopause Brain Changes: HRT's Role in Dementia Risk
A major Cambridge study reveals grey matter loss in menopausal women's brains, raising dementia concerns. Experts debate HRT's protective effects and lifestyle strategies for cognitive health.
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Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis, Wife Says
Emma Heming Willis shares that husband Bruce Willis doesn't know about his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, calling it both a blessing and curse while defending care decisions.
US Life Expectancy Hits Record 79 Years in 2024
US life expectancy has reached a historic peak of 79 years in 2024, driven by declining death rates from major causes including heart disease and drug overdoses, with preliminary data suggesting further improvement in 2025.
TikTok Testosterone Craze Fuels Unneeded NHS Treatment
Medical experts caution that social media misinformation is prompting men to seek unnecessary testosterone therapy on the NHS, posing health and fertility risks.
Influencer's High-Risk Heart Surgery While Pregnant
Australian influencer Leah Jay is preparing for dangerous open-heart surgery during pregnancy after doctors discovered a serious heart valve infection, with significant risks to her unborn baby.
Surgeons Operate Remotely from 1,700 Miles in Study
A new study reveals surgeons can safely conduct prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy procedures from up to 1,700 miles away using telesurgery, with results comparable to local robotic-assisted surgery.
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UK Ranks 21st in Global Patient Safety Report
A major new report from Imperial College London reveals Britain lags behind nations like Norway and Switzerland in patient safety, with preventable deaths and treatment delays contributing to its 21st place ranking among 38 OECD countries.
Stroke Survivor Warns 'I Thought I Was Too Young' as Cases Could Soar
A mother who suffered a stroke at 39 shares her wake-up call story as the Stroke Association warns of a potential 42% increase in cases by 2035 without preventative action.
Digital 'Support Multiverse' for Youth in Family Violence
A new digital 'support multiverse' aims to help young people access support for family violence through familiar online channels, addressing barriers in current systems.
Boy's Freedom After £1.65m Gene-Editing Treatment
Adam Rehman, 13, from Oldham, has returned to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to thank nurses after receiving pioneering Casgevy therapy for thalassaemia, ending his reliance on monthly blood transfusions.
Scabies Outbreak: UK and Europe Face Rising Cases
Scabies cases are increasing significantly across the UK and Europe. This article explains symptoms, effective treatments, and how stigma hampers control efforts.
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MSPs Vote to Force Scottish Government Hospital Scandal Comms Release
Scottish Parliament votes 64-56 to demand Scottish Government publish all communications regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital contamination scandal, amid ongoing inquiry.
MSPs Vote to Force Scottish Government Hospital Docs Release
MSPs have passed a motion demanding the Scottish Government publish all communications regarding Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, amid ongoing inquiry into infection-linked deaths.
TB Outbreak at California Private School
Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco confirms a third active tuberculosis case, prompting campus closure and widespread testing amid public health measures.
Nurse Licence Revoked Over Violent Birth Wish to Trump Aide
A Florida labour and delivery nurse has had her professional licence revoked after wishing severe childbirth injuries on Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a viral TikTok video.
Medicare Proposes Rules for 'Medically Complex' Transplant Organs
New US regulations aim to increase utilisation of organs from older or sicker donors and strengthen oversight of organ procurement organisations.
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Guardian Corrects NHS ADHD and Water Stress Figures
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding an NHS England ADHD services overspend and the number of major cities facing extreme water stress, clarifying earlier reporting inaccuracies.
Dementia Discharge Delays Cost NHS £328m Annually
New analysis reveals delayed discharge of dementia patients costs NHS £328m yearly, wasting 584,080 bed days and worsening winter pressures. Alzheimer's Society calls for urgent reform.
NHS Calls Exorcists After Norwich Hospice Ghost Reports
An NHS trust in Norwich requested deliverance ministers after staff reported paranormal incidents including sightings of a 'girl in a red dress' at a former children's hospital site.
Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis, Wife Reveals
Emma Heming Willis explains husband Bruce Willis has anosognosia, meaning his brain fails to recognise his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, keeping him unaware of his condition.
Gas Smell Reported Before Deadly Nursing Home Blast
Federal investigators confirm nursing home staff reported natural gas odour hours before explosion that killed three and injured twenty in Pennsylvania facility.
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Streeting Pushes for NHS Prostate Cancer Screening
Health Secretary Wes Streeting meets experts to discuss introducing prostate cancer screening on the NHS, aiming to save thousands of lives despite current committee advice.
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