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NHS Secures Alternative Bone Cement to Resume Joint Surgeries

The NHS has secured alternative bone cement supplies after a major production issue forced postponement of joint surgeries, ensuring treatments can resume and waiting lists addressed.

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Scotland Launches 16 Walk-In GP Clinics to Add One Million Appointments

Scotland has opened its first of 16 walk-in GP clinics aiming to provide one million extra appointments annually. The £34m pilot targets non-emergency cases, but questions remain about staffing, capacity, and the timeline for meeting this goal.

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BBC A sign saying 'walk-in clinic' at the first GP walk-in clinic in Edinburgh

Welsh Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Legislation Proposal

The Welsh Parliament voted to permit Westminster to legislate on assisted dying, advancing the bill that could legalise the practice across England and Wales.

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Getty Images People protest in support of the assisted dying bill at Westminster. A woman is holding a large pink banner saying "assisted dying - my choice" is at the front of the picture.

Senedd Votes to Empower Ministers to Manage Assisted Dying Services in Wales

Mae Aelodau o'r Senedd wedi pleidleisio o blaid rhoi grym i weinidogion reoli gwasanaethau cymorth i farw yng Nghymru, os bydd deddf San Steffan yn cael ei gymeradwyo, gan ganiatáu i rai oedolion â salwch terfynol ddod â'u bywydau i ben.

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Cleifion yn ffurfio cadwyn ddynol i achub Meddygfa'r Sarn rhag cau

Mae cleifion a chymuned Sir Gâr wedi ffurfio cadwyn ddynol i gefnogi Meddygfa'r Sarn, sydd mewn perygl o gau. Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda yn cadarnhau nad oes penderfyniad terfynol wedi ei wneud ar ddyfodol y feddygfa.

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England GPs Must Provide Same-Day Appointments for Urgent Cases

England's GPs must now guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases, backed by extra funding, amid concerns from the BMA about service pressures and patient expectations.

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Twins Learn They Are Identical After Cancer Diagnosis at 23

Sisters Caitlin and Grace Leggett from Cardiff discovered they are identical twins after Caitlin's leukaemia diagnosis at 23 complicated treatment plans. They now urge more people to register as stem cell donors.

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PA Media Grace and Caitlin stand in front of a university building together. Grace has long blonde hair and wears a black dress. Caitlin has died red hair and is wearing a graduation hat and gown.

Scotland Reveals 15 New GP Walk-In Clinic Locations to Reduce 8am Appointment Rush

Scotland announces 15 new GP walk-in clinics to reduce appointment pressures and the 8am rush, with centres opening across multiple locations by summer 2024. NHS waiting times remain high, with nearly 800,000 patients on waiting lists.

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NHS Grampian Reports First Measles Case Since 2014, Urges Vaccination

NHS Grampian confirms first measles case since 2014 and urges vaccination amid rising cases in Scotland and globally.

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Mam yn newid ei barn ar gymorth i farw ar ôl gweld dioddefaint ei mab

Shelley Herniman, mam dyn ifanc gyda salwch terfynol, wedi newid ei barn ar gymorth i farw ar ôl gweld poen a dioddefaint ei mab Noah, sy'n cael triniaeth ar gyfer tiwmor ymennydd. Bydd y Senedd yn pleidleisio ddydd Mawrth ar y mater.

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Noah Herniman ar y chwith yn gwisgo het due a chrys llwyd. Shelley Herniman ar y dde yn gwisgo het gwyn a sbectol.

Mother Supports UK Assisted Dying Law to Keep Son’s End-of-Life Care at Home

Shelley Herniman supports UK assisted dying laws after witnessing her son Noah's suffering from an inoperable brain tumour. The upcoming Senedd vote in Wales will decide on assisted dying powers amid ongoing debate and health sector concerns.

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Shelley Herniman A young man and a middle-aged woman - Noah Herniman and his mother Shelley - stand next to each other next to a garden fence, both wearing beanie hats.

Over 30 Swans Found Dead in London Docklands Amid Bird Flu Concerns

Over 30 swans have been found dead in London's Docklands, raising concerns of an avian flu outbreak. Authorities urge caution and reporting of dead birds as investigations continue.

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