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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
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MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
Health
Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Health
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Health
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
Health
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
The House Live
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Health
By Dr Vivek Murthy
Loneliness kills – we need to find ways to reconnect
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Health
By Lord McFall
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies Partner content
Health
By Pfizer UK
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
Health
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
By Daniel Kawczynski MP
Foreign affairs
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding': The World Health Organization interview
Health
By Sophie Church
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding": The World Health Organization interview
Donald Trump said he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization in the pandemic. Now, some in the UK question our membership. Sophie Church speaks to Europe’s regional director Hans Kluge about why the WHO is preparing for the worst
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Health
By Association of British Insurers
Protection insurers help more families than ever before with 350 payouts every day
Figures published today by the ABI highlight the vital role protection insurance plays in helping customers cope with the financial difficulties that can arise as a result of a death, serious illness or injury.
Assessing the impact: Committee rules no on UK cardiac screening program Partner content
Health
By Cardiac Risk in the Young
Assessing the impact: Committee rules no on UK cardiac screening program
Responding to the UK National Screening Committee's decision to not recommend a national cardiac screening programme for young people aged 12-39, CRY UK supporter Paul Clabburn questions the Government's policy on preventing cardiac risk in the young. 
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By Bloodwise
Response to the latest cancer waiting times statistics from NHS England
NHS Englands latest quarterly national statistics on waiting times for suspected and diagnosed cancer patients accessing NHS services have been released today.
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Health
By Independent Age
Response to HSCIC report
Commenting on todays Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) report entitled NHS Safety Thermometer: Patient Harms and Harm Free Care, Janet Morrison,Chief Executive of Independent Age, the older peoples charity, said:
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Health
By Independent Age
Hospitals and care settings do not 'meet the needs of patients with dementia'
Commenting on todays Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) report published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), Janet Morrison,Chief Executive of Independent Age, the older peoples charity, said:
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Health
By Medical Defence Union
Doctors under increasing complaints pressure turn to MDU over 14,000 times
It has never been easier for patients to make claims and complaints against healthcare professionals, leading to a deluge in cases and putting enormous stress on clinicians, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said today.
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By British Red Cross
Drastic cuts to asylum support will plunge families deeper into poverty, warn charities
The Home Offices decision to slash vital support for families and single parents by almost a third has been condemned by the UKs refugee sector.
Slimming World reveals wealth of knowledge and data that can help tackle obesity crisis Partner content
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By Slimming World
Slimming World reveals wealth of knowledge and data that can help tackle obesity crisis

Following the announcement from the Government that they will publish a new National Obesity Framework by the end of the year, Slimming World – the UK’s largest independent weight management organisation which invests millions into research – is calling on Ministers to the talk to them as new policy is developed.
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By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Is the GP 'fit note' fit for purpose?
GPs require better training in using the fit note, according to new research by The University of Nottingham.
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By Cardiac Risk in the Young
Response from Cardiac Risk in the Young to NSC announcement rejecting national screening programme
Leading charity responds to announcement from the National Screening Committee (30.07.15) recommending AGAINST the implementation of population screening to prevent sudden cardiac death in 12 to 39 year olds
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By Independent Age
Response to Campaign to End Loneliness survey and guidance for councils - Independent Age, Janet Morrison
The Campaign to End Loneliness has released a survey and new onlineguidanceadvising local authorities of the essential services that are needed to support lonely older people.
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Health
By Slimming World
Slimming World urges Professor Dame Carol Black to consider causes of obesity in Government review
Carolyn Pallister, Public Health Manager at Slimming World responds to the review by Professor Dame Carol Black.
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Health
By Bloodwise
First trial in tap network to complete patient recruitment
A clinical trial for a promising new chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) drug has become the first in Leukaemia Lymphoma Researchs Trials Acceleration Programme (TAP) network to fully complete patient recruitment.
The Assisted Dying Bill would lead us down a dangerous road
Health
By Glyn Davies
The Assisted Dying Bill would lead us down a dangerous road
Conservative backbencher Glyn Davies MP writes about his opposition Rob Marris MP's Private Members' Bill on Assisted Dying
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By Carers Trust
UK Homecare Association’s letter highlights concerns over future of home care
Dr Moira Fraser, director of policy and research for Carers Trust, said:
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Health
By GMB
More Funding Needed In Care Sector
GMB Support Call By Care Employers For Adequate Funding To Pay Living Wage And Provide High Quality Care
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Health
By Medical Defence Union
Sexual assault allegations against doctors increase, says MDU
Sexual assault allegations against doctors are unusual, but the number of cases is increasing, according to the Medical Defence Union (MDU).
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Health
By University of Exeter
Sleep makes our memories more accessible, study shows
Sleeping not only protects memories from being forgotten, it also makes them easier to access, according to new research from the University of Exeter and the Basque Centre for Cognition, Brain and Language.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Resilience of environmental health services at ‘tipping point’ warns the CIEH
A leading professional membership body has warned that following continued cuts to public spending, the resilience of vital environmental health services designed to protect businesses and the public are close to or already at a tipping point.
Assisted Dying Bill offers transparency, choice and dignity
Health
By Rob Marris
Assisted Dying Bill offers transparency, choice and dignity
Labour MP Rob Marris sets out the detail of his Private Members' Bill on Assisted Dying which was drawn top of the ballot in Parliament last month
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By Slimming World
Focus on self-esteem and family involvement in weight loss welcome
Commenting on the latest NICE quality standard guidance, 'Obesity: prevention and lifestyle weight management in children and young people' published today, Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Nutrition and Research at Slimming World says:
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Health
By Association of British Insurers
Move to tackle noise induced hearing loss claims a positive step
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is welcoming a move by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to tackle the growing number and cost of claims for noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). The MoJ has asked the Civil Justice Council (CJC) to consider the issue and make recommendations.
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By Bloodwise
Diagnosing cancer quicker – support for GPS published
New guidance was issued today to help GPs diagnose cancer quicker.
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By Bloodwise
Making the cancer taskforce’s recommendations a reality for blood cancer patients
This week, the independent Cancer Taskforce set out the six strategic priorities for achieving world-class cancer outcomes in England.But what does this mean for blood cancer patients, and what are our plans to deliver against these priorities?
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
The road to proactive government
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
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Net Zero Week 2024