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Barbora Gray Launches She Thrives to Tackle Women's Health Myths and Taboos

Barbora Gray, inspired by her fertility struggles and a 2024 health report, launched She Thrives to provide accurate women's health info and combat myths in the North East.

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Barbora Gray Barbora is standing in front of a wall mural on Tyneside and holding a sign that reads "selfcare tip: regularly check your boobs." She has long blonde hair and is wearing jeans and trainers.

Care Home Resident Dies After Receiving Incorrect Dinner Meal

Robert McPaul died after being served the wrong meal at Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners' Home. The inquiry found inadequate systems for dietary checks and staff training. The care home closed in 2020 following the incident.

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Ruben Shares Experience Living with Trichotillomania to Raise Awareness

Ruben Chorlton-Owen shares his decade-long experience living with Trichotillomania, aiming to raise awareness and support others with the condition.

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Byw gyda MS: Sut Newidiodd Bywydau Elliw a'i Mam Dros Nos

Elliw Sian, a oedd yn ddwy oed pan ddiagnosiswyd ei mam gyda MS yn 2003, yn rhannu sut newidiodd y cyflwr bywyd eu teulu a sut mae hi'n defnyddio ei phrofiad i gefnogi eraill.

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Nurse Commuted from Wales to London While Pregnant Due to High Rent Costs

Nurse Georgie Scott commuted from Wales to London while pregnant due to high rent costs. Many London nurses face similar struggles, with rising rents outpacing pay increases, prompting relocations and calls for affordable housing solutions.

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BBC Georgie Scott, a woman with long brown hair in a blue shirt and jumper waistcoat holds a baby in a living room. The baby smiles into the camera, and is wearing a knitted blue jumper.

Health Officials Warn Against Handling Lambs After Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak

Following a cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to farm visits, health officials urge avoiding close contact with lambs and emphasize strict hygiene to prevent infection.

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Family photo Young boy with his grandmother petting a lamb at a farm in the Vale of Glamorgan and both are smiling at the camera

NHS Dentistry Crisis: Can New Reforms Restore Access and Care?

NHS dentistry faces severe access issues with long queues and rising private care use. New reforms aim to improve emergency access, but experts warn of piecemeal fixes amid funding and contract challenges.

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BBC A treated image of a singular tooth with an infection. It is surrounded by dentistry tools.

NHS Delayed Two Days Before Alerting Public to Meningitis Outbreak

The NHS delayed two days before alerting the public to a meningitis outbreak after a patient was admitted, hindering early contact tracing and public warnings. Experts criticized the delay, emphasizing the importance of immediate reporting for treatment and prevention.

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Getty Images A student receives the Meningitis B vaccine at the University of Kent sports hall

Mother Says Son’s Carer Was Asked to Demonstrate Biting During Care Review

A mother described a traumatising Zoom call where her disabled son's carer was asked to demonstrate biting during a care review. The Belfast Trust apologized and is working with the reviewing company amid concerns over sensitivity and trauma-informed approaches.

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Scottish Hospitals Launch Miscarriage Cradle to Support Women with Dignity

Three Scottish hospitals have introduced the miscarriage cradle, a device designed by engineer Laura Corcoran to provide dignity and practical support to women experiencing miscarriage. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the first health board to adopt it, aiming to improve care and emotional support.

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BBC Smiling Laura Corcoran has long brown hair. She is sitting in a hospital or doctor's waiting room

Understanding Trichotillomania: A Personal Story and Expert Insights

Ruben Chorlton-Owen shares his experience with trichotillomania, a compulsive hair-pulling disorder affecting 1-2% of people. Experts discuss symptoms, treatments, and coping strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

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BBC Ruben smiling at the camera, wearing a blue hoodie in front of a row of beach houses

Meningitis B Vaccinations Expanded to Year 11 Pupils in Kent Schools

Meningitis B vaccinations in Kent will now include Year 11 pupils aged 15 and 16 to ensure longer-term protection amid an outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.

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Reuters A nurse administering a vaccine to a woman sat in a black chair next to her.

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