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Number of years of likely good health in UK falls to new low

There is a “clear geographical divide” between local areas with the highest and lowest healthy life expectancy.

Evening Standard

Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say

Coalition of refugee support groups says board’s ‘traumatic’ and ‘flawed’ processes are putting children at risk

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners warn of ‘dangerous gaps’ in NHS care for life-threatening childbirth condition

Mother feared she was ‘going to die’ after five hospitals failed to diagnose that she had potentially fatal Placenta Accreta Spectrum pregnancy complication

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Princess Royal ‘inspired’ by charity work of former Miss Scotland and husband

Nicola and Garreth Wood, who have been made MBEs, founded Kids Operating Room in 2018.

Evening Standard

Scores of NGOs call for Home Office child assessment body to be axed

Coalition of refugee support groups says board’s ‘traumatic’ and ‘flawed’ processes are putting children at risk

The Guardian - UK

Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says

Nurse Sandie Peggie won a claim for harassment in her tribunal against NHS Fife, but other allegations of discrimination were dismissed.

Evening Standard

Who is Kashyap Patel? Indian-origin doctor wins prestigious NRI award Hind Rattan for transforming cancer care

Kashyap Patel, an Indian-origin physician, has been honored with the prestigious Hind Rattan Award for his two decades of work in community oncology. He is recognized for championing equitable access to high-quality cancer care, particularly for rural and underserved populations, and advocating for patient-centered treatment beyond major urban hospitals.

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Assisted dying Bill has been a ‘long time coming’, MSP says

Liam McArthur says assisted dying should be available for people who are sound of mind but are living with a terminal illness.

Evening Standard

A geriatric physical therapist says this is how to stave off frailty and stay active in your senior years

Three potentially life-changing pieces of advice

Fit & Well

Can we make a plea for ‘thank yous’

Letters: Readers respond to Sangeeta Pillai’s objection to Britons’ ‘pointless stream of politeness’

The Guardian - UK

UAE updates foundation stage admission criteria for British Schools: Key changes explained

New rules for private schools with British curricula will assess children born September-December for Foundation Stage 1 readiness from 2026-27. A one-time transition allows 2022 births to be placed in FS1 or FS2 based on assessment. Decisions are final. Other curricula see 2021 births eligible for Kindergarten 1 next academic…

The Times of India

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

While thousands of older Australians lie stranded in hospitals, the federal government has put responsibility for aged care squarely on states and territories.

AAP

At least 55 babies who died at NHS trust ‘may have survived’ with better care, review finds

A review has been conducted into maternity services at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The Independent UK

One in 14 children who die in England have closely related parents, study finds

Exclusive: Calls for ‘urgent action’ as study also finds stark ethnic and socio-economic disparities in child mortality and consanguinity

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Mount Sinai nurses approve new contract ending strike at its NYC hospitals

Mount Sinai nurses have approved a new contract, ending a monthlong walkout at its hospitals in New York City

Evening Standard

Starmer pays tribute to ‘incredible’ carers as he joins King at Windsor event

Sir Keir joined Charles and Camilla at the royal Berkshire residence on Wednesday night to meet hundreds of guests.

The Guardian - UK

Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says

Exclusive: Most people in charity’s study say they worry about being separated from relatives under Mahmood plans

The Independent UK

A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike

A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers

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Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

The Independent UK

Family demanding answers from nursing home after 93-year-old nun found dead on nearby snow bank in frigid temperatures

Margaret Healey, a former Catholic school teacher and nun with Alzheimer’s, was found unresponsive in the snow after wandering off in subzero temperatures as relatives question Connecticut facility’s response

Evening Standard

Former top nurse urged to appear before MSPs

Tory health spokesman Sandesh Gulhane urged Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee to call Fiona McQueen.

The Guardian - UK

Almost 70% of NHS areas in England offer only one cycle of IVF, data shows

Charity says situation breaks Nice guidelines and is having devastating impact on couples struggling with infertility

The Times of India

UAE public school registration opens for 2026–27 academic year: Eligibility rules and how to apply

The UAE Ministry of Education has announced a fixed registration window for public schools, running from February 9 to March 6, 2026. This period is for Emirati citizens and eligible students seeking admission from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Early registration is crucial for schools to prepare resources and ensure a…

The Independent UK

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver

Fit & Well

A Johns Hopkins-trained spinal surgeon says these are the two stretches you should be doing if you work at a desk

Plus, three props that can help to support your spine if you spend a lot of time sitting

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