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30 Years of Maggie's Centres: Healing Through Thoughtful Architecture

Marking 30 years of Maggie's Centres, a new V&A Dundee exhibition explores how exceptional architecture supports those living with cancer, featuring personal stories and designs by world-renowned architects.

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Raf Makda Maggie's Centre in Dundee. It has a bright white turret-style tower in the centre with a cottage-like building on either side with a wavy silver roof. It's a sunny day with blue sky and green grass in the foreground.

Former Rugby Player with Early Dementia Faces Lack of Support After Head Injuries

Ross Coombs, former rugby player and ex-soldier, diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable CTE, highlights the lack of medical and financial support for former players suffering from head injuries.

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BBC Ross is wearing a dark hoody and standing in the middle of a rugby club, facing the camera.

New Urine Tests Could Detect Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, and PCOS at Home

Researchers in Wales are developing urine-based tests to detect breast cancer, endometriosis, and PCOS at home, aiming to reduce diagnostic delays. Women's health hubs are also being established nationwide to improve access to care.

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BBC Professor Mur is pictured in a laboratory with a number of large and small machines behind him. He is wearing a grey jacket, white shirt and patterned tie and is smiling at the camera. He has short grey hair.

RFK Jr Calls for Expanded Nutrition Training in Medical Schools

Health Secretary RFK Jr urges medical schools to adopt 40 hours of nutrition education by 2026, linking improved training to better chronic disease prevention. The initiative has mixed reactions but gains support across political lines.

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UK Private Dentistry Market Under Review After Prices Surge Over 23%

The UK’s competition watchdog is reviewing the £8bn private dentistry market after consultation prices rose over 23% amid NHS access issues and rising demand for private care.

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Close-up of an open mouth and dental instruments

Louise Casey Calls for Urgent Reform in England's Social Care System

Baroness Louise Casey highlights deep divides in England's social care, urging urgent reforms including a safeguarding board, dementia tsar, and fast-track support for MND patients.

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BBC Baroness Casey in a tan leather armchair looking slightly off camera. She has blonde hair and is wearing a black blouse

ADHD Woman Shares Journey from Prison to UK Parliament Advocacy

Charlie Herd, diagnosed with ADHD after prison, spoke at UK Parliament advocating for better support and screening for women with ADHD in prisons to reduce reoffending.

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BBC Charlie is sitting on a light grey sofa in a bright room with large windows. She is wearing a black top and a sleeveless brown cardigan. Behind her, a colourful piece of artwork rests on the windowsill, and soft furnishings are visible on the right.

Rabies Death Prompts Call to Extend Disease Notification Period

Following Yvonne Ford's death from rabies contracted in Morocco, a coroner urges review of the UK's 21-day disease notification period to improve diagnosis and public awareness.

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Robyn Thomson A professional black and white photo of a middle-aged woman in a wide-brimmed sunhat and a white shirt

Woman Shares Her Decade-Long Struggle with Endometriosis Diagnosis

Ami Clarke from Bedfordshire endured a decade-long wait for an endometriosis diagnosis. A report reveals average waits exceed nine years, with many patients repeatedly visiting doctors and hospitals without treatment. Clarke urges sufferers they don't have to endure the pain alone.

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A doctor attentively listens to a patient during a medical consultation, emphasizing care and understanding.

Families Unite Through Childhood Cancer Battles, Forming Lifelong Bonds

Sarah Kent and Jess John formed a close bond supporting their children, Vinnie and Lacie, through childhood leukaemia. They and other families created a support network, sharing treatments, challenges, and plans for a group holiday after recovery.

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Megan Dent A large group photo of eleven adults and six children in front of them.
They are standing outside in a field.
Every child has a gold medal around their neck and some of them have had their face painted.
It looks like they are at a fundraising event together.

Dentists Return £900m to Government Amid NHS Patient Shortages

Dentists in England have returned over £900m to the government for unmet NHS patient targets, highlighting access challenges despite increased funding. The government plans reforms to improve NHS dental care access.

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England to Make Allergy Awareness Training Mandatory in Schools

England mandates allergy awareness training and spare adrenaline auto-injectors in schools to improve safety for children with allergies, following Benedict's Law campaign.

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PA Media Young boy in white polo t-shirt smiles into camera as he leans over the table with an orange juice in front of him.