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Friend with cancer talks of suicide: Should I tell?

A Guardian reader faces a profound ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Expert advice from a clinical psychologist on navigating confidentiality, depression, and end-of-life fears.

Friend's terminal cancer and suicide plan: a dilemma

A reader faces an agonising ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Experts advise on balancing confidentiality, support, and the law. Read the full advice.

Archbishop warns assisted dying law is 'unsafe'

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the new assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.

Archbishop-Elect: Assisted Dying Law 'Unsafe'

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.

Streeting silent on safety of assisted dying Bill

Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.

NHS green lights Papillon rectal cancer therapy

The NHS has approved a revolutionary non-surgical treatment for rectal cancer, offering patients a chance to avoid life-altering surgery. Learn about the Papillon procedure and its benefits.

Laughing Gas Eases Treatment-Resistant Depression

New UK research reveals low-dose nitrous oxide can rapidly reduce symptoms of severe depression. Discover the potential for a new generation of fast-acting mental health treatments.

Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital

The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.

UK's Companion Voices Sing for the Dying

Discover how Companion Voices provides musical comfort to people at life's end across England. This gentle service offers profound support through song. Learn more about this moving initiative.

IVF stroke compensation claim fails in court

A marketing executive's multi-million pound lawsuit against a London IVF clinic, after a stroke left her with vision loss, has been dismissed by a judge. Discover the full story behind the controversial fertility treatment.

NHS to roll out revolutionary eczema cream

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking new cream that could revolutionise eczema treatment, offering hope to thousands suffering from severe symptoms across the UK.

Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning

A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.

Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now

As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.

Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill

Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.

Father's £100k race for cancer treatment

Jamie Scott, a 39-year-old father battling incurable cancer, needs £100,000 for revolutionary treatment not available on the NHS. His family's emotional plea for help has touched hearts nationwide.

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