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Campaign urges NHS to improve diagnosis of potentially life-threatening childbirth condition

Exclusive: Five hospitals failed to spot Amisha Adhia had placenta accreta before one obstetrician intervenedAfter five hospitals failed to spot that she had a rare but potentially fatal complication...

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m

The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.

Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds

‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countriesAn excruciatingly painful tropical disease called chikungunya can now be transmitted by mos...

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Ten healthcare workers arrested in 'complex' police investigation

Ten staff members at a mental health hospital have been arrested and bailed on a number of charges, including wilful neglect.

Police officer made to feel 'like walking disease' after HIV diagnosis awarded £40,000

The officer says he was made to feel like a “walking disease” and was asked intrusive questions.

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities?

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

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PM warns 'public health isn't a culture war' after measles outbreak

Sir Keir Starmer has warned "public health isn't a culture war" and urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak.

Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery

Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

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Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle

"It felt like I hit a wall… and I either had to climb over it, or it was gonna fall on me and crush me" The post Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle...

Patients describe 'culture of abuse' as 15 hospital staff arrested

Patients and their relatives say there is a culture of abuse at a mental health hospital.

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn

Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up fallsChildren are at risk of measles because the NHS is “clearly failing” to ensure they get t...

Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

Students in England and Wales launch legal action over Covid-hit studies

More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sectorDozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compe...

Sky News - UK8 months ago

Boy has UK-first surgery to make him taller

A nine-year-old boy has become the first patient to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery in the UK.

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Youth Music’s misogyny in music report shows high rates of feeling unsafe and unfair pay

“We hope this report gives people the confidence, clarity and practical steps they need to help create safer, fairer working environments for young creatives” The post Youth Music’s misogyny in music...

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Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London

UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measlesA big meas...