A new report published today reveals 71% of autistic adults in England aren’t getting the support they need. This could mean up to 327,000 autistic adults aren’t getting help to
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Prostate cancer patients are to have new targeted therapy as part of a trial which could “transform” treatment of the disease. Patients currently receive only hormone therapy to slow the
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Politicians have criticised the “secret scandal” of poor radiotherapy provision amid a dispute with the NHS over how many cancer patients may not be getting treatment. A report from MPs
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Charities have launched a campaign to encourage millions of people with long-term health conditions to get active. An estimated one in four (15 million) people in England live with one
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Patients with a serious lung injury could be helped by new method of monitoring recovery, a study suggests. The new system uses mathematical modelling to more accurately indicate how well
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The NHS is to fund a “life-changing” new treatment for thousands of people with severe haemophilia, health leaders have announced. NHS England said it has agreed to fund the drug
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Almost 20% of people in need of a hip replacement are experiencing pain that is “worth than death”, a study shows. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh recorded the health
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A new NHS initiative will aim to ensure faster diagnosis for people with brain and nerve conditions and reduce hundreds of emergency admissions a year. The NHS and seven charities
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Dogs can sniff out bacteria that is a major of cause of lung damage in people with cystic fibrosis before it takes hold, according to a study. Research found the
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A new app designed to help people with Down’s syndrome make healthier eating and exercise choices, has been downloaded more than 500 times in its first three weeks. The Down’s
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