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Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
Health
MPs are carefully monitoring the national debate and concerns surrounding assisted dying, as some believe the "direction of travel" is moving towards parliamentarians voting in favour of a change in the law.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
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
The House Live
The blight of loneliness
Health
By Tracey Crouch MP
The blight of loneliness
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
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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
Tory Hopes Are Hanging On The West Midlands Mayoral Race
Tory Hopes Are Hanging On The West Midlands Mayoral Race
Political parties
Former Justice Secretary Doubts 'Pyjama Injunction' Will Block Rwanda Deportations
Former Justice Secretary Doubts "Pyjama Injunction" Will Block Rwanda Deportations
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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 Independent Age
Independent Age comments on ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU
In response to ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU 2008-2013, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK Partner content
Health
By Homeless Link
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK
Homeless Link calls for the Government to ensure those in greatest need are supported to find and keep a home. 
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill Partner content
Health
By Age UK
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill
As speculation grows over what will be included in next week's Queen's speech, Age UK outlines what it would like to see addressed by the Government's legislative agenda.  
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start
The charity Home-Start reveals what they would like to see the Government say in next week's Queen's Speech.
Partner content
Health
By Mineral Products Association
“Tell a friend. Save a friend.” – MPA Amplifies Cold Water Safety Message in Launch of Stay Safe Campaign
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has joined forces with the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to warn people of the dangers of swimming in open water in quarry lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals.
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Health
By Independent Age
Prime Minister urged to stick to his promises over older people
David Cameron will need to take bolder steps than any previous leader to deal with a rapidly ageing population.
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Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Government’s Recall Review – Electrical Safety First Responds
Responding to the Governments Review of the UKs System for the Recall of Unsafe Products, Electrical Safety First has highlighted the need for a more robust system of recalls and urgent action to increase consumer understanding of risk.
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Health
By Independent Age
Cameron runs the risk of overlooking existing crisis in care
In response to David Camerons speech on the NHS and his comments on caring for the elderly with dignity, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Compassion in Dying
My Life, My Decision events to be held across the country during Dying Matters Week
Events are being held across the country in order to raise awareness of the My Life, My Decision project which supports older people to plan ahead for their future medical treatment.
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists Partner content
Health
By General Dental Council
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists
The election of a new government must be a watershed moment for regulation of the dentistry profession, according to the General Dental Council.
A health survival guide for Westminster life Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
A health survival guide for Westminster life
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy advises MPs on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for themselves and the UK. 
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Health
By General Dental Council
GDC welcomes new ministerial team and calls for new government to be a watershed moment for professional regulation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, but has made it clear action is needed now in order to improve the effectiveness of professional regulation.
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Health
By Mott MacDonald
Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus achieves financial close, Turkey
The 1.2 billion Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald is lenders technical and environmental advisor for the development and will now provide construction and operational monitoring services.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
Independent Age responds to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State
In response to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
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Health
By British Red Cross
New government - now we need new policies
Now the votes have been counted, the British Red Cross is already reaching out to the new MPs to help people and save lives here in the UK.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Carers Trust reacts to election results: ensuring theTories keep their commitments to carers
Commenting on the outcome of the general election, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:
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Health
By Independent Age
Incoming Conservative government must put the NHS on a firmer financial footing
In response to the General Election result, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Mental health problems the biggest factor behind families’ need for support
Leading family support charity, Home-Start UK, has revealed that mental health problems are the leading cause of families seeking their support in Wales.
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Health
By Save the Children
First UK Emergency Medical Team arrives in Nepal to save lives of earthquake survivors
An eight-strong team of British trauma medics and humanitarian experts has arrived in Nepal to help deal with huge numbers of injuries in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Schools recognised for young carer support in new national awards
A new national award has recognised 15 schools across the country for their work with young carers.
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Health
By KPMG LLP
Nutraceuticals could prove just the tonic for food and pharmaceutical industries, says KPMG
With the growing need to move the focus of healthcare to prevent illness and maintain wellbeing in order to contain healthcare costs, there is a multi-billion dollar nutraceuticals industry primed for rapid growth according to a new report,Nutraceuticals: The future of intelligent food, published by KPMG.
The truth about blood cancers Partner content
Health
By Bloodwise
The truth about blood cancers
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research aim to raise public awareness of blood cancers, which account for one in ten of all new cancer diagnoses in the UK   
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Health
By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Solar radiation and occupational cancers highlighted at IOSH Hong Kong conference
The positive steps that businesses across Asia are taking to protect outdoor workers from prolonged exposure to solar radiation have been highlighted during a conference in Hong Kong.
Partner content
Health
By Independent Age
War Hero, 96, Wins Home Care Bid - Response from Independent Age, Older People's Charity
In response to the story of Robbie Clark, a 96-year-old war hero who has won his bid to be allowed to stay in his own home, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of older peoples charity, Independent Age, said:
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The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024