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Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill

A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.

Lords' 1,000 amendments threaten assisted dying bill

The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.

Olivia Attwood 'Defeated' by Mystery Illness

Loose Women star Olivia Attwood reveals she's been ordered to rest for 24 hours by doctors after a mystery illness forced her to pull out of the ITV show. Get the latest health update.

Esther Rantzen reveals new cancer diagnosis

Dame Esther Rantzen shares heartbreaking health update, revealing a second cancer diagnosis and plans for an early family Christmas. Read her emotional story.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

Mum's 'low iron' was actually terminal cancer

Jennifer Cahill's persistent fatigue was dismissed as iron deficiency, but the devastating truth revealed stage four bowel cancer that had spread throughout her body.

No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case

A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.

Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case

A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.

Kelly Osbourne on Sharon caring for dying Ozzy

In an emotional revelation, Kelly Osbourne opens up about the profound pain of witnessing her mother Sharon's devoted care for father Ozzy during his terminal illness, sharing intimate details of their family's final moments together.

Woman's viral obituary challenges FOMO culture

Emily Mitchell's extraordinary obituary challenging readers to embrace life over fear of missing out has touched hearts worldwide, offering profound lessons in courage and living authentically.

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