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NHS introducing ‘close-relative marriage’ nurse role in UK draws backlash

A UK hospital's pilot role for a 'close-relative marriage nurse/midwife' in its NICU has sparked online debate. The position aims to support families with babies needing specialist care, offering genetic counselling and explaining inherited health risks. This role, linked to research on congenital conditions in offspring of related parents, has…

The Times of India

Care worker arrested for alleged rape of patient at private mental health hospital

Eight workers at St Andrew’s Healthcare, Northampton, were arrested over an alleged assault, including one on suspicion of rape

The Independent UK

Cancer drugs among nearly 400 medicines at risk of shortage in UK

Exclusive: Drugs to treat stroke and schizophrenia patients could be hit if suppliers no longer see them as commercially viable

The Independent UK

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Jesy Nelson opens up on ‘traumatic’ split from fiancé Zion Foster after twins’ SMA diagnosis

News of the former couple’s split emerged after they revealed their eight-month-old twin daughters had been diagnosed with Type 1 SMA

Evening Standard

NHS staff career progression linked to regional wealth, report says

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The Independent UK

NHS support staff in affluent areas benefit from more career opportunities, report finds

Analysis showed workers in the South East were almost twice as likely to move into a registered position than those in the North East

The Independent UK

Resident doctors in England vote to continue industrial action for another six months

British Medical Association members back further action as union’s chair says ‘a deal is there to be done’

The Guardian - UK

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Doctors vote in favour of continuing industrial action

The union urged the Government to act to prevent further strikes.

Evening Standard

The seven ‘hidden’ benefits that millions are missing out on

Research suggests that over 7.5 million people are missing out on support

The Independent UK

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months amid ongoing pay row

93 per cent of doctors voted to continue industrial action amid an ongoing row over pay and jobs

The Independent UK

Royal Mail-owned courier faces tribunal over drivers’ rights

Dozens of eCourier workers who deliver vital NHS samples claim they are classed wrongly as self-employed

The Guardian - UK

NHS ‘contacted exorcist’ after staff reported seeing ghosts at Norwich hospice

Repeated sightings of ‘child in red dress’ on site of former children’s hospital were ‘really upsetting’ for staff

The Independent UK

New blood test could improve survival rates of deadly cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, according to the NHS

The Independent UK

What’s really behind Labour’s civil war: John Rentoul answers your questions

ASK ME ANYTHING: In a recent Q&A with Independent readers, chief political commentator John Rentoul argues that Labour’s internal turmoil under Keir Starmer reflects a deeper crisis of discipline and direction that could hand the political initiative to Nigel Farage

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Appeal launched after cancer treatment withdrawn from NHS

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The Independent UK

Health minister uncertain how NHS workers could be impacted by immigration changes

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The Independent UK

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

Labour announced proposed changes to immigration rules last year

The Independent UK

Fury over decision to axe ‘last hope’ cancer treatment from NHS

It’s being called a ‘backward step for NHS care’

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Evening Standard

Charities launch appeal to reverse Nice decision on life-saving cancer treatment

Blood Cancer UK, Lymphoma Action and stem cell charity Anthony Nolan have formally appealed against the decision.

The Guardian - UK

‘Deadly postcode lottery’ restricting new cancer treatments in England, doctors say

Patients missing out on effective new radiotherapies widely used in other countries, health secretary told

The Guardian - UK

NHS patients put at risk by ‘sham investigations’, says ex-CEO of hospital

Exclusive: Dr Susan Gilby, who won £1.4m bullying payout, says whistleblower protections must be strengthened

The Guardian - UK

Paying kidney donors won’t solve the problem

Letters: We need to tackle the causes of renal failure and unequal access to care, writes Sandra Currie. Plus letters from Dominique E Martin on why markets in kidneys don’t work and a disgruntled altruistic living kidney donor

The Independent UK

Postcode lottery in ADHD diagnoses means middle classes drive a surge in prescriptions

Experts have warned that wealthier people are able to get help while there is a ‘big funding discrepancy’ in various parts of the country

The Independent UK

Mental health hospital paid millions by NHS facing police probe after patient death

Police are investigating the death of an elderly man, while eight care workers have been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect and ill treatment of another patient at the 400-bed St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton

The Independent UK

NHS and Government criticised for ‘lack of action’ on soaring negligence costs

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