Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate

The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

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Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.

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Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures

Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.

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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Failings in Colin Flatt’s care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Failings in Colin Flatt’s care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

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‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

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Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital

An inquest into Maria Morris’s death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

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Grave concerns over patient safety system in mental health units

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

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Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak

The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.

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Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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