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Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

By Sally Wardle8th March 2019News England

Thousands more people will be offered blood pressure lowering drugs as part of a drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Draft guidelines published by the National Institute for Health

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

By Tess de la Mare7th March 2019News England

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to fund treatment for two terminally ill siblings who captured the heart of the Duke of Sussex. The GoFundMe page for Ollie Carroll, eight,

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

By Michael McHugh6th March 2019News Northern Ireland

People are dying every month while the Government considers paying pensions to those gravely injured during the Northern Ireland conflict, the Victims Commissioner has said. Amputees and the paralysed are

London patient second in world to be cleared of Aids virus – researchers

By Jenmm Crew5th March 2019Education & Training, News England

A London hospital patient is the second person in the world to be cleared of the Aids virus, doctors have said. The male patient has achieved “sustained remission” from HIV

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

By The Press Association4th March 2019News Scotland

Scottish Government contingency plans for medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit must be published in full to help avert the risk of “avoidable deaths”, four health charities have

Women at risk of breast cancer ‘should be screened in their thirties

By Jane Kirby11th February 2019News England

Up to 86,000 women in their thirties with a family history of breast cancer should receive annual mammograms, researchers say. A new study funded by the charity Breast Cancer Now

Only third of people believe they can reduce their risk of developing dementia

By Jane Kirby6th February 2019News England

Only one in three adults in the UK believes it is possible to reduce their risk of developing dementia, research suggests. The poll, for Alzheimer’s Research UK, found a lack

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

By Jane Kirby1st February 2019Engage

Mindfulness could help people suffering from chronic pain, research suggests. A review of existing studies found the technique can lessen the severity of pain, improve daily living, and reduce depression

Macmillan survey finds people with cancer reject terms like ‘hero’ and ‘stricken’

By Jane Kirby28th January 2019News England

Six out of 10 people with cancer do not want to be described as a fighter, while many object to the suggestion they are battling the disease, a survey suggests.

MPs back bid to overhaul approach to ME and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers

By Richard Wheeler, Jennifer McKiernan and Alain Tolhurst25th January 201925th January 2019News England

Ministers have faced fresh pressure to overhaul their approach to people with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome. Senior Tories Nicky Morgan and Justine Greening were among the MPs to support

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Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

London patient second in world to be cleared of Aids virus – researchers

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

Women at risk of breast cancer ‘should be screened in their thirties

Only third of people believe they can reduce their risk of developing dementia

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

Macmillan survey finds people with cancer reject terms like ‘hero’ and ‘stricken’

MPs back bid to overhaul approach to ME and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Long Term Care / Conditions

Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

London patient second in world to be cleared of Aids virus – researchers

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

Women at risk of breast cancer ‘should be screened in their thirties

Only third of people believe they can reduce their risk of developing dementia

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

Macmillan survey finds people with cancer reject terms like ‘hero’ and ‘stricken’

MPs back bid to overhaul approach to ME and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers