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Catherine returns to Royal Marsden to see charity climb funds at work

Catherine visited the Royal Marsden hospital on 11 September 2026 to see how funds from her Three Peaks Challenge are supporting a new holistic wellbeing centre for cancer patients. The princess, who received treatment at the hospital before announcing her remission in January 2025, met staff and...

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Vaccine Damage Scheme Costs £83m to Run—More Than Double Payouts to Victims

The government's vaccine damage compensation scheme has cost £83m to administer since April 2022—more than double the £31.6m paid to victims. With 24,260 claims filed but only 264 approved, campaigners and watchdogs are calling for urgent reform.

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Your Partner's Snoring May Be Harming Your Sleep and Health

Sleeping next to a snoring partner can disrupt your sleep, impair memory and focus, and strain relationships. Experts explain the health impacts and what solutions are available.

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Rantzen too frail to travel to Switzerland for assisted dying

Broadcaster Esther Rantzen, 86, says she is now too physically frail to travel to Switzerland for assisted dying at a Dignitas clinic, despite joining the organisation after her terminal lung cancer diagnosis in 2023. She remains a vocal supporter of UK legislation to legalise assisted dying.

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Health Board Chief Executive Faces Resignation Calls Over Hospital Safety Failings

Patient safety concerns at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd emergency department have prompted calls for the Betsi Cadwaladr health board chief executive to resign, following inspections that found persistent challenges despite some progress.

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Catherine joins William at Everton to launch suicide prevention campaign

Prince William and Catherine launched the On Your Side project at Everton Football Club, using sport to reduce stigma around mental health and suicide prevention. The initiative is backed by Harry Kane, Alan Shearer and other sports figures, with the Premier League committing all 20 clubs to in-s...

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Mother Says Son With Autism Wrongly Placed on Child Protection Register

A mother says her autistic son was wrongly placed on the Child Protection Register after requesting respite care. Legal experts warn the register is increasingly misused for disabled children whose families need support, not child protection intervention.

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Wales faces health crisis as childhood obesity and tooth decay hit record highs

Wales faces record childhood obesity and dental disease rates, with the Royal College of Paediatrics warning of an emerging health crisis concentrated in deprived communities. New data shows 27.3% of four- to five-year-olds are overweight or obese.

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Couples lose stored embryos after sperm donors withdraw consent

Two couples in the UK face the destruction of their stored embryos after sperm donors withdrew consent, despite spending tens of thousands of pounds on fertility treatment. Both are calling for a change in law to prevent such withdrawals once embryos are created.

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Cancer patients dying as England misses treatment targets, experts warn

England's cancer treatment performance is worsening, with only 69.9% of patients starting treatment within the 62-day target. Experts warn thousands will die unnecessarily without urgent action to address workforce shortages and diagnostic bottlenecks.

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UK regulator calls for new AI healthcare laws as NHS adoption accelerates

The UK's medicines regulator has published 44 recommendations to overhaul AI regulation in healthcare, warning that current rules designed for traditional medical devices cannot adequately govern rapidly evolving AI systems now being deployed across the NHS.

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Free wellbeing walks transform lives through friendship and activity

Free wellbeing walks coordinated by Active Cornwall and Ramblers UK are transforming lives across the county, with participants reporting dramatic improvements in physical health and social connection. The walks, ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and led by trained volunteers, combine gentle exercise...

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