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Existing drugs could be reused to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists say there are ‘commonalities’ between the diseases which mean some drugs may work for both

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

UK ‘behind curve’ on assisted dying among progressive nations, says Kim Leadbeater

Exclusive: On eve of Commons vote, MP says legislators may not get another chance to ‘do the right thing’ for 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Biggest NHS trust in London to be sued over 'discriminatory' uniform policy silencing support for Palestine

Barts Health NHS Trust has banned staff from displaying symbols seen as politically or nationally affiliated

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Parents of autistic teenager who died hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

The code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training is named after 18-year-old Oliver McGowan.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

22 Of The Biggest No-Nos When Visiting These Countries, As Shared By Folks In This Online Group

Someone on Reddit asked locals to reveal what visitors should avoid doing when traveling to their country, and we've gathered a couple of interesting answers.

Bored Panda · Jun 19, 2025

Anger over ‘light touch’ sanction for doctor who had sexual relationship with teenage patient

Victim claims she was ‘denied a voice’ after being unable to give oral evidence at the misconduct hearing

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Assisted dying vote on a knife edge with just hours to go before crunch vote

New polling shows major fears about the impact of legalised assisted dying on those with learning disabilities

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Why two Alzheimer’s drugs were rejected for use on the NHS

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The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Voices: ‘I feel like an expensive pet’: Independent readers open up on the human cost of disability cuts

YOUR VIEWS: Our community says disability benefit cuts will ‘break people,’ leave carers ‘destitute,’ and cause a human cost many say is being ignored

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say

Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025