Carers Gain Extra Support as Benefits and Work Allowances Increase
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:38
Carers across the UK can now work more hours without losing their Carer’s Allowance, thanks to new benefit changes rolled out alongside the latest state pension and benefit increases. While most benefits have risen by…
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Boost in NHS Funding Leads to Faster Cancer Diagnoses and Shorter Waiting Times
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:32
The NHS has seen significant improvements in patient care thanks to a record £26 billion investment from the Government in last year’s budget. The funding was aimed at helping the health service bounce back from…
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Morning-After Pill to Be Free at Pharmacies Across England
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:13
Women in England will soon be able to access the morning-after pill free of charge at local pharmacies, as part of a new government initiative set to roll out later this year. While the medication…
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Pharmacies Pause Protests as Government Unveils New Funding Deal
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:11
Community pharmacies across England have welcomed a new government funding agreement, prompting some to postpone planned protest actions. The deal, aimed at addressing longstanding financial pressures, includes a rise in funding from £2.7bn this year…
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Wokingham Community Plants Trees in Tribute to Covid Victims
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 13:58
A moving tribute is taking shape in Wokingham as residents and volunteers come together to plant thousands of trees in memory of those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative, led by…
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Expert Warns: Future Pandemics Inevitable Despite Progress Since Covid
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 13:57
Five years on from the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown, a leading virologist has cautioned that another global pandemic is likely in the future. Professor Lawrence Young, a Worcestershire-based expert who retired from the University of…
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Poorest Children Falling Further Behind Due to School Absences
Date: Monday, 17 March 2025 16:08
Research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) shows children from low-income families are missing more school and falling further behind. The study found that by 16, disadvantaged pupils are up to 19 months behind their…
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Streeting’s NHS Overhaul: Reform, Job Cuts & Accountability
Date: Monday, 17 March 2025 16:06
The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has acknowledged that his plans to reform the NHS could cause some disruption but insists the changes will bring long-term improvements. As part of the overhaul, the government will abolish…
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Hull’s Youth Volunteering Programme Expands Across the Humber
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 13:51
A successful youth volunteering scheme in Hull, which has helped young people build careers in the NHS, is expanding across the region. The Hull Hospitals’ Young Health Champions programme, which has supported thousands of aspiring…
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New Discovery Uncovers Hidden Immune Defence with Potential for Antibiotics
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 13:50
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown function of the immune system, revealing a hidden source of potential antibiotics within the body. Researchers in Israel have discovered that the proteasome - a structure found in all…
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New £6.5m Research Hub to Drive NHS Sustainability
Date: Monday, 03 March 2025 14:51
A new £6.5 million research hub, spearheaded by the University of Exeter, will explore innovative ways to help the NHS cut its carbon footprint. It is one of seven centres across the UK benefiting from…
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Covid Inquiry to Examine Billions Spent on Medical Supplies
Date: Monday, 03 March 2025 14:46
The public inquiry into the UK’s Covid response is set to begin a new phase on Monday, focusing on how billions of pounds were spent on medical equipment during the pandemic. Over the next four…
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