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Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
Health
Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi has said that patients with hearing loss are being hit by hidden costs that should be covered by the NHS, as she continues to campaign on the issue ahead of Deaf Awareness Week.
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
Health
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
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
The House Live
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
Health
By Dan Carden MP
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
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
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The Labour left under Keir Starmer: 'They're not just sealing the tomb but incinerating it'
The Labour left under Keir Starmer: 'They're not just sealing the tomb but incinerating it'
By Sienna Rodgers
Political parties
By-Election Winner Faced 'Complete Step Change' On Becoming An MP
By-Election Winner Faced "Complete Step Change" On Becoming An MP
Political parties
Dale Vince: 'I’ve spent 30 years in renewable energy. I understand the wind and the sun'
Dale Vince: 'I’ve spent 30 years in renewable energy. I understand the wind and the sun'
By Sophie Church
Energy
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
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
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By Dignity in Dying
Canadian Supreme Court rules in favour of the right to die
6thFebruary 2015: Today the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled infavourof allowing medical assistance to die, arguing that Canadian citizens have a constitutional right to control their death.
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Health
By Medical Defence Union
Doctors free to innovate without fear of litigation
Michael Devlin, MDU's Head of Professional standards and liaison writes:
Partner content
Health
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Health service 'must look after all mental health patients'
Ministers must do more to ensure the health service properly looks after people suffering mental health problems instead of leaving it to police officers, the Police Federation has warned.
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Health
By Medical Defence Union
Welsh Assembly adopts stance on medical innovation which is right for doctors and patients - MDU says
Reacting to news that the Medical Innovation Bill has been rejected by the Welsh Assembly, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said:
UK must diagnose cancer earlier to catch up with Europe
Health
By John Baron MP
UK must diagnose cancer earlier to catch up with Europe
Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer John Baron calls for action to bring UK cancer survival rates in line with the best in Europe.        
Govt must do more to address post-natal depression
Health
By Baroness Royall
Govt must do more to address post-natal depression
Ahead of her oral question today, Labour’s leader in the Lords Jan Royall calls for more action to help new mums dealing with post-natal depression
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Health
By Independent Age
Care cap will not benefit those with only 'moderate' needs
On the publication of the Department of Healths consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Independent Age
Independent Age responds to higher than expected deaths in elderly
As analysis by Public Health England (PHE) finds deaths among people aged over 65 have been higher than expected for six weeks, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, said:
Time to make smoking around children a thing of the past
Health
By Luciana Berger
Time to make smoking around children a thing of the past
Ahead of a committee vote this morning on a Bill preventing smoking in cars with children present, Labour's Shadow Health Minister explains why the "simple and straightforward" measure is needed.
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Health
By National Autistic Society
NAS responds to NAO's 'Care services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour'
Responding to the NAO report released today, Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society, said:
Women’s health and antibiotics - The drugs don’t work
Health
By Baroness Masham
Women’s health and antibiotics - The drugs don’t work
Crossbench Peer Baroness Masham writes about reducing Urinary Tract Infections and how women affected avoid lengthy stays in hospital
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Health
By The Lily Foundation
Vote for Change and Vote for Hope
The Lily Foundation supports the motion today relating to mitochondrial donation and calls on MPs to vote in favour
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Health
By United Response
Every Vote Counts: United Response appoints political correspondent to get people with learning disabilities using their vote
National disability charity United Response has recruited a political correspondent to ensure that the 1.5 million adults in the UK with a learning disability use their democratic right to vote at the May General Election.
Prioritise asthma - stop preventable deaths
Health
By Stephen McPartland MP
Prioritise asthma - stop preventable deaths
Stephen McPartland MP, Chair of APPG on Respiratory Health, calls to prevent fatal asthma attacks through significant changes in the standards of routine care  
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Health
By Age International
Developing countries face ageing revolution
In 2050, just 35 years time, there will be more older people worldwide (aged 60 and over) than children under 16 for the first time in history. Today, almost two-thirds (62%) of the 868 million people in the world aged over 60 live in developing countries; this proportion is expected to increase to 80% in 2050.
Developing countries ‘unprepared’ for ageing global population Partner content
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By Age International
Developing countries ‘unprepared’ for ageing global population
Governments and development agencies are “not prepared” for a rapidly ageing population, a leading charity has warned.
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By Medical Defence Union
MDU rejects need for patient safety investigation body
There is no need for a clinical accident investigation body to be established to investigate NHS complaints but there should be better coordination of existing systems to ensure lessons are learned from incidents, the MedicalDefenceUnion, (MDU) said today.
New research finds young carers are 'worried and stressed' Partner content
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By Carers Trust
New research finds young carers are 'worried and stressed'
Young carers are worried and stressed, but proud of what they do, a leading charity has found.
Ministers “overwhelming support” Commissions’ ambitions for improvement Partner content
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By Law Commission
Ministers “overwhelming support” Commissions’ ambitions for improvement
Recommendations made by the Law Commission on reforming the regulation of health care professionals have today been accepted by the Government.
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Health
By British Red Cross
Why people are scared of growing older
Our elderly population is on the rise, and increasingly depends on the charity sector for support so the government needs to stop taking us for granted.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH involved in developing collaborative tuberculosis strategy
A 10-point action plan has been launched to eradicate tuberculosis across England over the next five years.
Councils ‘failing blind and partially sighted young people’ Partner content
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By Guide Dogs
Councils ‘failing blind and partially sighted young people’
Local Authorities are failing to provide information about services for blind and partially sighted children and young people, a leading charity has said.
MPs called on to ‘put your money where your mouth is’ on cancer Partner content
Health
By Macmillan Cancer Support
MPs called on to ‘put your money where your mouth is’ on cancer
A leading charity has called on politicians to “put your money where your mouth is” and set out ambitious plans for improving cancer treatment in the UK.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH welcomes government vote on plain packaging for tobacco products
The CIEH welcomes the government announcement that it will put regulations on the standardised plain packaging of cigarettes and other tobacco products to a vote in Parliament before the general election.
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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