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Blind and deaf people face significant ‘barriers’ to access medicines – report

A new report for the Patent Safety Commissioner explored the challenges faced by people with sensory impairment.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Jesy Nelson recovering after ‘successful’ surgery to help unborn twins

Her partner will raise money for the helpline Twins Trust through running the London Marathon.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Pharmacies pause action while they examine Government funding deal

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) had warned pharmacists were facing a financial ‘cliff edge’.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

‘Game-changing’ AI-driven lung test set for GP surgery rollout

The device, known as N-Tidal Diagnose, uses carbon dioxide sensors to measure changes in a patient’s lung function with results given in minutes.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Pharmacy funding boost is a ‘step forward’ but still ‘falls short’, say leaders

The health department has announced that it has reached an agreement with Community Pharmacy England for a funding increase over two years.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Majority of UK’s young adults ‘concerned’ about state of democracy, poll shows

The poll of 16 to 29-year-olds also found most backed a ban on social media for under-16s.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Man drives from Cornwall to Scotland – to get a dentist appointment

A MAN drove more than 1000 miles from Cornwall to Scotland and back – to get a dentist appointment.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Call for new cancer law after tragic death of mother

Woman calls for new law on cancer diagnoses after tragic death of mother

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Woman calls for new law on cancer diagnoses after tragic death of mother

NHS guidelines afford patients the right to seek a second opinion, but this is not a legal requirement

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Woman grieving for mother who died from misdiagnosed cancer calls for new law

Chloe Hickman wants to make it mandatory for benign test results to receive a second opinion from a specialist.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025