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Funding Cuts Threaten Vital Elderly Care Service at CACE

CACE, a vital elderly care service supporting 85 weekly users, faces funding cuts from North Lanarkshire Council, threatening its unique support for seniors like Mary, Elizabeth, and Paul.

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BBC Pensioner Mary is at a table where others are colouring in with felt-tip pens. She has grey hair and is wearing a pink jumper. She is smiling at the camera and is sitting with others who are also colouring in with felt tip pens.

Rhybudd i Osgoi Codi, Cwtsio neu Gusanu Ŵyn Oherwydd Peryglon Haint

Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn rhybuddio pobl i beidio â chodi, cwtsio na chusanu ŵyn oherwydd risg haint cryptosporidiwm, sydd wedi achosi dros 80 achos difrifol yn ne Cymru yn 2025, gan gynnwys achos difrifol mab pedair oed o Ben-y-bont.

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Scotland Leads UK in Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Scotland is the first UK region to screen newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder causing muscle weakness. Early detection via heel prick test enables timely treatment, improving outcomes. The initiative follows advocacy by families and public figures.

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Forever Timeless Photography Tony and Carrie Pearson sitting outside with their daughter Grayce. Grayce is smiling widely at the camera and has shoulder-length, curly, blonde hair. She is wearing a white, long-sleeved top and a brown checked pinafore dress. Carrie is wearing a black top and skirt and has long, blonde hair and black-rimmed glasses. Tony has a shaved/bald head and a beard and is wearing a beige, long-sleeved top.

Mould Discovered on Children's Cancer Ward at Edinburgh Hospital

Mould was found behind bathroom wall coverings on the children's cancer ward at Edinburgh's Royal Hospital. NHS Lothian confirmed no patients are unwell and precautionary measures are in place as investigations continue.

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BBC The entrance of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

Scottish Ministers Unaware of Hospital Issues Before Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Opening

Scottish ministers were unaware of water and ventilation problems at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before its 2015 opening, says a new inquiry document. The report highlights failures in oversight and ongoing infection risks, with political pressure to open the hospital occurring without fu...

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BBC A view of the Queen Elizbeth University Hospital from the ground pointing up at the tall silver building, with patches of coloured glass on the outside of the building. The entrance has several silver columns around a courtyard

No New Meningitis Cases Reported in Kent Outbreak, UKHSA Confirms

UKHSA reports no new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak; 20 cases confirmed with nine under investigation. Health Secretary praises response efforts amid vaccination rollout.

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A girl talks with a medical person next to a table with vaccine syringes.

Health Agency Confirms Peak of Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Has Passed

The UK Health Security Agency confirms the peak of a meningitis outbreak in Kent has passed, with 29 cases linked and two deaths. Vaccination and antibiotic clinics continue to operate as authorities monitor the situation closely.

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Simon Jones/BBC Ten people stand in a line at the door to a building. Groups of people in the line are spaced out.

Experts Stress Urgent Need to Prioritize Women's Health and Empowerment

Dr Liz O'Riordan and others emphasize the importance of taking women's health seriously, combating misinformation, and empowering women to seek help at the Let's Talk Women Health event in Ipswich.

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Jamie Niblock/BBC Dr Liz O'Riordan wearing a lime green outfit. She is looking directly at the camera and smiling. Behind her is a purple information board with lettering that says, LET'S TALK WOMEN'S HEALTH.

Woman Shares 30-Year Struggle Before Endometriosis Diagnosis

Nichola Howells waited 30 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting widespread delays and dismissals. The UK faces an average 9-year wait, with experts urging improved training and specialized care hubs.

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BBC Nichola Howells is a lady in her late 40s, she is of mixed heritage and has long black dreadlocks in a ponytail to the side. She is wearing a chequered shirt and a necklace with a triangular pendant. She is looking directly at the camera in her living room.

US Weight-Loss Drug Market Sees Fierce Price Cuts and Direct Sales Battle

US weight-loss drugmakers cut prices and adopt direct-to-consumer sales amid insurer reluctance, easing costs for some but leaving many struggling to afford treatment.

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Reuters An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City, U.S., December 11, 2023.

Tomos Sleep: 3 Years Bedridden After Severe ME Diagnosis in Swansea

Tomos Sleep, once a healthy university student from Swansea, has been bedridden for nearly three years following a severe ME diagnosis. Campaigners highlight the invisibility of severe ME patients and call for improved healthcare services in Wales.

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Severe ME Leaves Swansea Man Unable to Walk or Talk, Families Call for Better Care

Tomos Sleep, 28, from Swansea, suffers severe ME, leaving him unable to walk or talk. Families and campaigners highlight inadequate healthcare services in Wales and call for specialist care and research funding.

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Myfanwy Sleep Tomos Sleep who has short light brown hair wearing a red jumper and shorts sat down.

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