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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Health
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Health
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Health
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
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Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Opinion
Chronic pain: the hidden health crisis Britain can no longer ignore
Health
By Susan Murray MP
Chronic pain: the hidden health crisis Britain can no longer ignore
We must modernise our archaic fertility laws
Health
By Caroline Dinenage MP
We must modernise our archaic fertility laws
Rising suicide rates show the mental health crisis isn’t about over-diagnosis – the failure to address it is causing misery
Health
By Chris Webb
Rising suicide rates show the mental health crisis isn’t about over-diagnosis – the failure to address it is causing misery
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
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Health
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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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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Health
By Law Society
Bank of England announces extension of CHAPS settlement hours
The Bank of England has announced its decision to extend the Clearing House Automated Payment System (CHAPS) settlement day from summer 2016.
Patrick Stewart tells parliamentarians why he backs the Assisted Dying Bill Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Patrick Stewart tells parliamentarians why he backs the Assisted Dying Bill
On Monday the APPG on Choice at the End of Life hosted an event in parliament alongside the campaign group Dignity in Dying.
Parliament stinks: a call to improve sanitation worldwide Partner content
Health
By WaterAid
Parliament stinks: a call to improve sanitation worldwide

WaterAid recreates Victorian London in front of Parliament, urging MPs to increase investment in water and sanitation - 'the foundation to climbing out of poverty'.
'It is time to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes'
Health
By Baroness Hamwee
'It is time to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes'
The Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Home Affairs, Baroness Hamwee, argues that the Government missed an opportunity to reclassify cannabis for medical purposes as part of the Psychoactive Substances Bill.
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Health
By Independent Age
Social care - plans to delay £72,000 care cap - response from Independent Age
In response to the announcement from the Department of Health that it is delaying plans to introduce a 72,000 cap on social care costs until April 2020, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, the Older Peoples charity said:
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Health
By Saga
Government delay of care caps is 'a bitter disappointment' - Saga
Commenting on the Governments' decision to delay care cost caps,Alex Edmans, Head of Retirement for Saga said:
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By Carers Trust
Delay to care charges is the 'right thing to do'
Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research for Carers Trust, responded to today's announcementthat elderly care caps would be delayed, saying:
Pure, white and deadly - the tip of the iceberg? Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Pure, white and deadly - the tip of the iceberg?
SACN's recommendations on free sugars are welcome even if they are 40 years overdue, says the British Association for AppliedNutrition and NutritionalTherapy (BANT).
Leaping into action: how to support children with challenging behaviour Partner content
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By Chance UK
Leaping into action: how to support children with challenging behaviour
Chance UK’s National Development Manager Orli Gorenski tells PoliticsHome what inspired the charity’s ‘Leap’ campaign and how a mentor can transform a child’s life 
Parliament’s football team presents cancer charity with 10k Partner content
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By Prostate Cancer UK
Parliament’s football team presents cancer charity with 10k
This week, the fight against prostate cancer was given a boost when £10,000 was donated to the cause at a football match in which parliamentarians took on a leading charity.
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By Unite
Unite comments on the delivery of a seven-day NHS.
Unite statement on the report from the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) and the Office of Manpower Economics on the delivery of a seven-day NHS.
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By University of Exeter
Large-scale trial will assess effectiveness of teaching mindfulness in UK schools
A major Wellcome Trust study to assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve their mental health launches today.
UK lacks infrastructure to make lifesaving blood cancer breakthroughs – new report Partner content
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By Anthony Nolan
UK lacks infrastructure to make lifesaving blood cancer breakthroughs – new report
Blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan warns that there is ‘no time to waste’ as new report reveals medical research in the UK must be accelerated.  
Learning from Victorian London to solve the global sanitation crisis Partner content
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By WaterAid
Learning from Victorian London to solve the global sanitation crisis
Sir William Cash MP, Chairman of the APPG on Sanitation and Water in the Third World, writes on the important history of the UK’s sewerage system and what it can teach us about creating a healthy, prosperous world.
Sugar tax? Health economics demands ALL unhealthy foods be VATable Partner content
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By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Sugar tax? Health economics demands ALL unhealthy foods be VATable
The British Association for AppliedNutrition and Nutritional Therapy says a tax on all unhealthy food would disincentives consumption and 'providetax receipts towards health care expenditure'.
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By Bloodwise
A response to the latest cancer statistics for England
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the latest Cancer Registration Statistics on patients diagnosed with cancer in England in 2013.
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By Medical Defence Union
VIDEO: How to make compensation for injured patients fair
Dr Christine Tomkins, chief executive of the MDU discusses the campaign to make compensation for injured patients fair.
Seeing clearly: Charity warns of ‘overwhelming’ increase in blindness Partner content
Health
By Macular Society
Seeing clearly: Charity warns of ‘overwhelming’ increase in blindness
The Chief Executive of the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf, describes the personal, social and financial costs of macular degeneration  
Red Cross warns of ‘statutory confusion’ over short-term wheelchair access Partner content
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By British Red Cross
Red Cross warns of ‘statutory confusion’ over short-term wheelchair access
On Monday the British Red Cross launched a new report analysing the need for short-term wheelchair loans in England, at an event in parliament. 
Reducing the Benefit Cap undermines Osbornes' pledge to protect vital benefits Partner content
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By Carers Trust
Reducing the Benefit Cap undermines Osbornes' pledge to protect vital benefits
In response to the Chancellor's announcements in the Budget, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:
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