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NHS in England to Provide Life-Changing MS Drug Fampridine
A medication that aids walking for multiple sclerosis patients is now available via the NHS in England, potentially benefiting 5,000 people annually.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust faces investigation over manslaughter
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is under investigation for corporate manslaughter regarding the care of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in June 2023.
Serious Mortuary Failures Uncovered at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust
A major NHS review has revealed disturbing failures in mortuary care at Nottingham University Hospitals, where grieving families were subjected to profound distress due to administrative errors and systemic neglect.
Actress shares how medical neglect left her with life-altering disability
Daneka Etchells reveals how years of medical neglect and dismissed health concerns led to permanent nerve damage and a lifelong disability due to undiagnosed endometriosis.
New research indicates targeted prostate cancer therapy minimizes side effects
A decade-long study from Imperial College London finds that focal therapy for prostate cancer matches standard treatment outcomes with substantially fewer long-term complications.
Ambulance service launches investigation into unauthorized access of Southport attack victims’ medical data
The North West Ambulance Service is investigating reports that employees improperly viewed the medical records of victims from the July 2024 Southport attack, following similar breaches at Aintree Hospital.
Covid inquiry reveals NHS suffered from PPE shortages and massive financial waste
The Covid inquiry has concluded that poor government planning led to critical PPE shortages for NHS staff and the loss of nearly £10bn in wasted funds.
Report reveals most adults with learning disabilities in England do not reach age 65
A new NHS-commissioned report finds that more than 50% of adults with learning disabilities in England die before age 65, prompting calls for urgent improvements in medical care.
University-bound? Essential details on the complimentary NHS Meningitis B vaccine
High street pharmacies are offering a free MenB vaccine for eligible students as part of a new campaign to prevent outbreaks similar to the one experienced in Kent.
NHS encourages individuals in their 50s to prioritize bowel cancer screening
Health officials are urging individuals in their 50s to use NHS-provided bowel cancer screening kits after data showed significantly lower participation rates compared to older age groups.