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Landmarks Lit in Rainbow for Baby with Rare Seizure Disorder’s First Birthday

Buildings in Wales, the UK, and Canada were lit in rainbow colors to mark the first birthday of Rupert Smith, a baby with the rare neurological disorder AHC, raising awareness and hope for future treatment.

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David Smith A one-year-old boy, sitting in a high chair, looking at a birthday cake. He is wearing a party hat and brown-and-white striped t-shirt. The cake is covered in colourful icing and birthday decorations.

MS Patients in Wales Face Long Travel Times for Specialist Care

MS patients in Wales face up to six-hour round trips for specialist care due to staff shortages, with calls for equal access and government action.

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Getty Images Patients waiting in chairs in a hospital A&E unit: they are seated in rows - two sit in the front row, a man on his phone is seated in the row behind them (library image).

Judge Allows Class Action Against Surgical Mesh Maker Covidien

A judge has approved group proceedings for over 80 patients to pursue compensation claims against Covidien over surgical mesh used in hernia treatments.

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Kenyan Court Suspends US Ebola Quarantine Facility Plans Amid Public Concerns

A Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility amid public health concerns. The 50-bed centre was to treat exposed US citizens. Kenya's doctors' union opposes the plan, citing biosecurity risks, while the government emphasizes regional cooperation.

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EPA A close-up of a medical staff holding a thermometer

Inspectors Issue Improvement Notice Over Concerns at NHS-Run Skye Care Home

Inspectors have issued an improvement notice to NHS Highland over serious concerns at Home Farm care home in Skye, citing issues with leadership, staffing, and safety. Immediate action is underway to address these concerns following a previous Covid outbreak that claimed 11 lives.

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BBC Outside a building in the background, with a tree and wall in the foreground. There is a sign on the wall that reads 'Home Farm Nursing Home'.

England Expands Pharmacy Prescribing to Improve Care and Reduce GP Pressure

England is expanding its Pharmacy First scheme, allowing more pharmacists to prescribe medications to ease pressure on GPs and hospitals, backed by a £340m investment, though concerns remain over funding and costs.

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EPA A pharmacist with prescriptions at a pharmacy in London in May 2023.

New Ambulance-to-ED Transfer Scheme Linked to Increased Overcrowding, Experts Say

The Release To Rescue scheme aimed at reducing ambulance wait times in Northern Ireland's EDs has led to increased overcrowding, with experts citing unresolved hospital discharge issues and social care pressures as contributing factors.

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Getty Images An ambulance driving on Belfast street.

UK's First Outdoor ICU Ward Opens on Hospital Rooftop at King's College

King's College Hospital in London has opened the UK's first outdoor intensive care ward on its rooftop, designed to improve patient wellbeing and recovery by providing fresh air and natural surroundings for critically ill patients.

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BBC Hollie, 29, a patient at King's College Hospital, is wheeled onto the new rooftop intensive care unit in south London in her hospital bed, surrounded by three nurses dressed in blue uniforms.

Inspection Finds Patient Restrained for an Hour at University Hospital Wishaw

An inspection at University Hospital Wishaw found a patient was restrained for an hour, raising concerns over restraint practices and mixed-sex ward privacy. The Scottish government urges NHS Lanarkshire to address these issues urgently.

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Google The entrance to University Hospital Wishaw, a hospital building with cars driving past

Brothers Complete 33 Marathons in 33 Days, Raise £1.5m for Dementia Research

Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams completed 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research while confronting their own genetic risk of FTD.

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BBC Two men are standing side-by-side, both holding up Irish tricolour flags - which are three vertical stripes of green, white and orange - are posing for photographs. They are standing with their arms outstreched, almost around each other, as they hold out the flags behind their backs. They are both wearing light-green running t-shirts, and have short dark hair and broad smiles. In the background a crowd of people are visible watching on. They are standing outside, the ground appears to be part grass, part pathway.

Surrey Issues Warnings on Toxic Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillars

Surrey residents are warned about oak processionary moth caterpillars, whose toxic hairs can cause skin and respiratory issues. Authorities advise avoiding contact and reporting sightings for safe removal.

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Getty Images The image shows oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars on the move on a tree.

Prostate Cancer Screening Recommended Only for High-Risk Men with Genetic Variant

The UK's National Screening Committee recommends prostate cancer screening only for men with a BRCA2 gene variant and family cancer history, citing harms outweigh benefits for others. Screening decisions await health ministers' approval.

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Getty Images The image shows a clinical setting with medical equipment visible in the background, including a monitor displaying vital signs. In the foreground, a healthcare professional wearing a white coat and a stethoscope is seated next to another adult man. The healthcare professional is pointing to a tablet screen that displays a simplified anatomical illustration highlighting the prostate in orange. The second individual is looking toward the tablet, seated closely and facing the healthcare professional. The environment appears clean and well-lit, with light-coloured walls and organised medical devices.