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NHS cuts gluten-free prescriptions for coeliac patients

Thousands of coeliac patients in North West England face significant changes as NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ends gluten-free food prescriptions, sparking concerns about financial impact and health equality.

Children face 12-hour A&E waits in NHS crisis

Shocking new data reveals children are facing dangerously long waits in NHS emergency departments, with some young patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment as hospitals struggle with unprecedented demand.

NHS to prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss in major shift

The NHS is poised to prescribe diabetes medication Mounjaro for weight loss in a groundbreaking move that could help millions of Britons struggling with obesity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces major expansion of weight management services.

NHS: Get 7 Medications Without GP Appointment

Major NHS shake-up allows patients to get treatments for seven common conditions directly from pharmacies, reducing GP waiting times and revolutionising healthcare access across Britain.

Childhood Chronic Pain Causes Adult Health Issues - Study

New research from Australia uncovers the hidden crisis of chronic pain in children, linking it to significant physical and mental health challenges in adulthood. Experts call for urgent changes in paediatric care.

Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis

A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.

The baby feeding switch that prevents ear infections

Leading paediatricians reveal how a tiny change in how you hold your baby's bottle during feeding can drastically reduce ear infections, aid digestion, and support healthier development. This free technique is a game-changer for UK parents.

Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids

A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.

Mental Health Crisis: 30% Surge in NHS Prescriptions

Exclusive NHS data analysis uncovers a dramatic 30% rise in mental health medication prescriptions across England, highlighting a deepening national health crisis and growing pressure on services.

Eye tilt symptom reveals child's brain tumour

The story of a mother's intuition and the crucial eye symptom that uncovered her daughter's rare brain tumour, optic nerve glioma. Learn the signs every parent should know.

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