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Watchdog Warns Private Healthcare Use Rises as NHS Waits Lengthen

Healthwatch England warns of a growing two-tier health system as more people pay for private care to avoid long NHS waits, with wealthier individuals more likely to use private services. Government efforts aim to reduce delays and improve NHS waiting times.

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Former Wales Footballer Jason Bowen Shares Progression of His Motor Neurone Disease

Former Wales footballer Jason Bowen, diagnosed with motor neurone disease five years ago, shares how his symptoms are worsening and the support he receives from family and football clubs.

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Getty Images 13 Feb 1999: Jason Bowen of Cardiff in action

Two University of Kent Students Die Amid Meningitis Outbreak

Two University of Kent students have died from invasive meningitis, with 11 others seriously ill. UKHSA is contacting over 30,000 people and arranging antibiotics amid the outbreak.

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Woman with Severe Endometriosis Urgently Seeks to Freeze Eggs to Preserve Fertility

Iona Hall, 30, from Bristol, urgently seeks to freeze her eggs after major surgery for severe endometriosis reduced her fertility. She has launched a crowdfunder to raise £21,000 for treatment within four months to preserve her chances of starting a family.

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Iona Hall The image shows Iona Hall wearing a white t-shirt underneath a denim pinafore, with silver chains layered around her neck. She has long blonde hair and is smiling at the camera, sitting at a desk full of tools used to make jewellery.

Hannah Stevenson and Guide Dog Ozzie: A Life-Changing Bond from Aberteifi

Hannah Stevenson o Aberteifi, y person ieuengaf yng Nghymru i gael ci tywys, cofio Ozzie, ei gi tywys a newidiodd ei bywyd. Mae hi'n rhedeg hanner marathon er cof amdano ac i godi arian i elusen Cŵn Tywys Cymru.

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Family Fights to Keep Son with Rare Condition at Home as Health Declines

Sarah Saul's son William, diagnosed with rare life-limiting MPS III A Sanfilippo, has lost speech and mobility. The family is fundraising £60,000 to adapt their home and keep William cared for at home as his condition progresses.

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Contributed Teenager William sits on a sofa with his mum Sarah. William has a shaved head and wears a black hoodie. Sarah has short brown hair and wears a denim shirt with a navy T-shirt underneath. They are both smiling and looking away from the camera.

Supporting Those Experiencing Pregnancy or Baby Loss on Mother's Day

Mother's Day can be a complex time for those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss. Maddie Biggs shares her journey after losing her son Teddy, highlighting the importance of acknowledging loss and offering support during such poignant occasions.

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Maddie Biggs Two small, pewter baby feet are held in a woman's hand against a plain background.

Supporting Mothers Raising Children Without Their Own Moms

Thousands of women face the challenge of mothering without their own mothers. The Motherless Mothers charity calls for greater awareness and support for these women navigating grief and loss.

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BBC A young woman with long auburn wavy hair smiles into the camera with a baby girl sitting on her lap. The child is also smiling at the camera.

Woman Loses Half Her Body Weight and Prepares for 10k Run

Cat Byrne from Kidderminster lost over half her body weight, inspired by her son, and is now preparing to run the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10k.

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Cat Byrne Two pictures side by side showing the same woman before and after she lost half her body weight. On the left she wears a blue t-shirt and jeans. On the right she wears a slim-fitting white cocktail dress.

Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Found in UK’s Largest Lake, Threatening Water Safety

Genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics have been found in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest lake, raising concerns over water safety and antibiotic resistance amid rising global AMR threats.

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Aerial view of green-coloured water around a pier on the lough's shore

Belfast Trust Cancels Elderly Mental Health Appointments Due to Staffing Shortages

The Belfast Trust has cancelled some mental health appointments for older adults due to staffing shortages, apologizing and prioritizing urgent cases while working to restore services.

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Getty Images A stock image of an older woman sitting on a sofa looking down. She has longer, grey hair which has been brushed back. She is wearing a patterned scarf and has her hands placed on top of a walking cane.

Menyw o Gaerdydd yn dysgu am ganser terfynol ar ôl i gês ddisgyn arni ar drên

Lauren Macpherson o Gaerdydd ddysgodd ei bod â chanser terfynol ar ôl i gês ddisgyn arni ar drên, gan arwain at ddiagnosis o glioblastoma gyda rhagolygon o 10-12 mlynedd i fyw. Cafodd lawdriniaeth i dynnu rhan o'r tiwmor ac mae'n rhannu ei phrofiad i godi ymwybyddiaeth.

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