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Norovirus levels remain ‘stubbornly high’ for time of year

It is first time in three weeks there has not been a small decrease in norovirus patients.

Evening Standard

Government accused of ‘failing’ mental health patients as share of NHS budget to fall

The drop comes despite warnings of a deepening mental health crisis

The Independent UK

Share of NHS spending on mental health to fall next year, says Streeting

The decision was confirmed in a written ministerial statement by the Health Secretary on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Woman issues warning after almost dying on long-haul flight: ‘It’s a miracle I’m still alive’

The TikToker said she had not gotten out of her seat for most of her long-haul flight when she collapsed and fell unconscious

The Independent UK

Researchers develop AI tool that could speed up coeliac disease diagnosis

Cambridge study finds algorithm is as effective as a pathologist in detecting disease – and much quicker

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

The Independent UK

NHS IT supplier hit with major fine following ransomware attack

Advanced has been fined for putting thousands of users information at risk.

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Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

The study of three emergency departments at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board also found an ‘unacceptable normalisation’ of corridor care.

The Independent UK

Software provider fined £3m over ransomware attack that hit NHS services

The Information Commissioner’s Office said Advanced Computer Software Group had been fined over security failings that put personal data at risk.

Evening Standard

London maternity unit to shut in response to steep fall in birth rate

Royal Free hospital makes move as number of women having babies in borough declines by almost 30%

The Guardian - UK

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner

The Guardian - UK

‘It became very fraught’: how assisted dying bill has changed on its way back to Commons

After nine weeks of scrutiny and 150 amendments, there are still huge unknowns over legislation for England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying law would be implemented in ‘safe and practicable’ way, says PM

A committee of MPs has finished scrutinising the Bill, which will return to the Commons next month.

Evening Standard

Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Evening Standard

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Three quarters of UK fertility patients offered additional treatments 'not proven' to be effective

An alarming number of fertility patients in the UK are not being informed about the effectiveness or risks of add-on treatments

Evening Standard

Could Donald Trump's short attention span be a sign of ADHD?

The US president is impulsive, can’t focus for long or sit still – but does that mean he has the health condition?

Evening Standard

Terminally ill criticise longer four-year timeframe for assisted dying service

The new implementation period is double what was originally proposed when the Bill was published last year.

The Independent UK

Three-quarters of fertility patients using acupuncture and other add-on treatments they don’t need, watchdog warns

Fertility patients are spending up to £1,500 on add on treatments, UK watchdog found

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Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Changes to the Bill include a provision for assisted dying to be provided on the NHS and expert panels replacing High Court judge approval.

The Guardian - UK

Three-quarters of UK fertility patients using unproven add-on treatments

Regulator finds people spending money on acupuncture and drugs when undergoing IVF or donor insemination

The Independent UK

Majority of fertility patients offered unnecessary tests and treatments – report

The report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority also highlights use of sperm from overseas and waiting times for NHS patients.

The Independent UK

Leadbeater acknowledges ‘upset’ as assisted dying delayed by two years

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said she was disappointed to propose the extension but said it was “more important to do this properly than to do it quickly”

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting: Israel’s attacks on Gaza are ‘unjustifiable’ and ‘intolerable’

At Guardian Live event, health secretary says Israel’s decision to break Gaza ceasefire is ‘soul-destroying’ and ‘cannot be justified’

Evening Standard

Maternity unit at Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead to close due to declining birth rate

Number of births in the area hospital covers has fallen by 14 per cent in the past five years

Evening Standard

NHS will become national health and assisted suicide service, says MP

Danny Kruger said the NHS would, if the Bill being considered passes into law, become the ‘national health and assisted suicide service’.

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