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Edinburgh Hospital Radio Voice Malcolm Kirby Honoured After 60 Years

Malcolm Kirby has been the voice of Edinburgh's hospital radio for 60 years, bringing comfort to patients through music and live shows. Recently honoured with an MBE, he continues to engage patients and maintain the station's relevance in modern times.

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Health Secretary Appoints Donna Ockenden to Lead Leeds Maternity Inquiry

Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints senior midwife Donna Ockenden to chair the independent inquiry into maternity failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust after family campaigns and public pressure.

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Welsh NHS and Schools Lag Behind England Despite Increased Spending, Says IFS

The IFS reports that despite increased funding, Wales' NHS and schools underperform compared to England, with longer hospital stays, higher school absences, and rising waiting times. Funding constraints pose challenges for future service improvements.

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Recovering Addict Urges Monkey Dust Reclassification After Violent Effects

Shannon Cowan, a recovering monkey dust addict, shares her experience of violence and suicidal thoughts caused by the drug, campaigning for its reclassification to Class A to improve support for users.

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Kathy Weir Embarks on Endurance Ride to Honor Doddie's MND Legacy

Kathy Weir prepares for a 750-mile charity bike ride honoring her late husband Doddie Weir's legacy and raising funds for MND research.

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Understanding Family Estrangement: Insights from Ben Cole-Edwards and Others

Ben Cole-Edwards, like others including Brooklyn Beckham, shares his experience of family estrangement. Experts and individuals discuss the emotional impact, social perceptions, and the importance of support for those estranged from family.

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Inquiry Finds New Zealand’s Covid Response Among World’s Best Despite Lasting Scars

A royal commission finds New Zealand’s Covid-19 response among the world’s best but notes lasting societal scars and offers 24 recommendations for future pandemics.

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Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield the director general in 2021, when they were leading New Zealand's Covid response

Woman in Constant Pain from Vaginal Mesh Calls for Urgent Redress Scheme Deadline

Susan McLarnon, harmed by vaginal mesh implants, urges urgent government action on compensation and redress schemes amid ongoing pain and delayed responses.

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Two Deaths Linked to Weight-Loss Injections Reported to UK Drug Watchdog

Two deaths in Northern Ireland linked to weight-loss injections have been reported to the MHRA amid over 500 adverse reaction reports involving GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy. Officials emphasize monitoring and patient safety amid rising use.

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Swinney Apologizes for Glasgow Hospital Distress but Affirms Safety

First Minister John Swinney apologizes to families affected by infections at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but maintains the hospital is safe. A public inquiry continues to investigate building faults and their impact on patient health.

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Jane Dodds: Senedd Election a Chance to Save Wales' Health Service

Jane Dodds, arweinydd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Cymreig, yn dweud bod etholiad y Senedd yn gyfle i achub y gwasanaeth iechyd yng Nghymru a galw am newid sylweddol yn y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus.

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Puppy Raisers Train Future Guide Dogs Transforming Lives

Peter Lockhart has raised four puppies for Guide Dogs NI, including Willa, who is training to become a guide dog. The Duchess of Edinburgh recently celebrated the charity's 40th anniversary, meeting puppies and highlighting the vital role guide dogs play in providing independence and companionship.

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