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Kent mother's NHS ordeal: GP refused toddler's MRI scan

Exclusive: A Kent mother reveals her distress after an NHS GP dismissed urgent MRI scan request for her two-year-old daughter showing potential brain injury symptoms, raising serious concerns about patient safety.

NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training

All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.

Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'

A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.

Australia's Aged Care Overhaul Cuts Waiting Lists

Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.

Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut

A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.

Child deaths in UK hospitals surge by 9%

Shocking new data reveals a devastating 9% increase in child mortality across UK hospitals, with experts warning of a growing healthcare crisis affecting our youngest and most vulnerable.

Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'

A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.

Cancer Care Inequalities Exposed in Groundbreaking Study

New research exposes significant inequalities in palliative care access for cancer patients, with ethnic minorities and deprived communities facing the greatest challenges in receiving proper pain management and support during their final days.

Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case

A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.

Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds

A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.

Grandmother Sues Social Workers Over Noah Cuatro's Death

The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.

Autumn Houseplant Survival: Expert Care Guide

Discover essential autumn houseplant care strategies from horticulture experts. Learn how to adjust watering, lighting and humidity to keep your plants healthy through the cooler months.

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