Monday, May 27, 2024

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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Sunday, May 26, 2024

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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Friday, May 24, 2024

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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Thursday, May 23, 2024

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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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

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