Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines

Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.

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Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

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Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike

British Medical Association members in England to walk out from 27 June until 2 July.

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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

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1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim

Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.

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Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation

Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.

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'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'

The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.

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Sisters want Auditory Verbal Therapy available on NHS

Two sisters hope more funding will be made available so all deaf children can access the service.

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After Life actress says making music has been healing

Mandeep Dhillon has plenty of acting credits, but has just released Roll It Up - a personal, "deep song".

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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

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'It's a crisis' - NI junior doctors set for strike

'It's a crisis' - NI junior doctors set for strike
Disruption is expected in Northern Ireland's health services as junior doctors begin walk out.

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'It's a crisis' - NI junior doctors set for strike

Disruption is expected in Northern Ireland's health services as junior doctors begin walk out.

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Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation

Victims and others affected by the infected blood scandal are waiting to hear how much they will be paid.

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Mind games: Hellblade returns to explore psychosis

An acclaimed video game series returns to shine a light on a misunderstood mental health condition.

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Infected blood victims await report into biggest ever NHS treatment disaster

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions.

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Mum still feels guilt for son's infected blood death

Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV.

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Hepatitis C tests spike after blood scandal news

More than 12,000 people asked for tests in England after the BBC found 1,700 cases are undiagnosed.

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Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.

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Junior doctors talks need time and space - Atkins

The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media.

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Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds.

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'I thought my skin cancer was a bite'

Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer.

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Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government

Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year.

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People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors

UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.

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Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

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Life-saving overdose drug to be given without prescription

Addicts at risk of an opioid overdose in England will get supplies of the antidote for emergency use.

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Assisted dying set to move closer on Isle of Man

A bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill is expected to pass a key parliamentary stage.

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I lost my mum, dad and baby sister to HIV in infected blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

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Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul

Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women.

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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.

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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.

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Antisemitism complaints by doctors surge

A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.

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NHS problems leave new doctors without jobs

The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job?

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Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.

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NHS data stolen in cyber attack published on dark web

A ransomware group carries out its threat to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and releases a "large volume" of patients' data.

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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.

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Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

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Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms

The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils.

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Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic

Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated.

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GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve

The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England.

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Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose

The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says.

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How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments.

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Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex

Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare.

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Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.

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