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‘Further faster’ plan as Teesside hospital trust hopes to cut waiting lists for treatment

A Teesside hospital trust hopes to cut patient waiting lists after being chosen to take part in a ‘further faster’ initiative being implemented across...

Historic vote in parliament passes assisted dying bill amid emotional debate, sparking divided opinions among North East MPs

MPs have voted to pass a bill to enable assisted dying in a historic move. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by...

Debate on assisted dying gets underway in Parliament with bill proposed by MP Kim Leadbeater

For the first time since 2015, MPs have begun their debate on whether to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, as heartbreaking stories...

Let’s come together to spot the signs of stroke: A community call to action

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much – you could be struggling to smile (Face), you might not be able...

Huddersfield MP raises hospice funding crisis with Health Secretary as local services “at risk”

With hospice funding in crisis, Huddersfield’s Labour MP, Harpreet Uppal, has taken the matter to Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. Ms Uppal recently hosted a meeting in...
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Sadiq Khan opposes assisted dying bill, citing concerns over coercion, guilt, and NHS shortcomings

Sadiq Khan has revealed he has “real concerns” about the assisted dying bill, saying he would vote against the proposed law if he was...

UK cycling team embarks on 550 km ride from Mecca to Medina to save children with heart defects

In January 2025, the H&K Cycle Club from East London will once again undertake an awe-inspiring 550-kilometre journey from Mecca to Medina to raise vital...

Bradford students become ‘junior detectives’ in innovative anti-knife crime programme led by NHS and police

Doctors and nurses from Bradford Royal Infirmary’s Emergency Department (ED) recently took part in an innovative project that saw students from across the district...

Bradford hosts major conference to address health inequalities and improve care

National leaders from health, social care and community organisations will gather in Bradford this week to look at ways they can help improve the...

Kirklees councillor speaks out against assisted dying bill

A Kirklees councillor says it is his “responsibility” to advocate for the case against the assisted dying bill spearheaded by MP for Spen Valley,...

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