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Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

Free Electric Blankets for Vulnerable Energy Customers

Major energy suppliers OVO and Octopus are distributing free electric blankets to vulnerable customers struggling with heating costs this winter. Discover how the initiative works and who qualifies for support.

NHS: 11 groups need Covid boosters now

The NHS has identified 11 vulnerable groups who should come forward for autumn Covid boosters as hospital admissions rise. Find out if you're eligible for additional protection.

NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually

Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.

South Americans seek weight loss surgery in New York

Exclusive investigation reveals how hundreds of South American patients are travelling to New York for cutting-edge weight loss procedures unavailable in their home countries, creating a new medical tourism phenomenon.

Urgent HIV Alert for Australian Dental Patients

Health authorities issue urgent HIV and hepatitis warning for thousands of dental patients after critical sterilisation failures discovered at Australian clinics. Potential exposure period revealed.

Princess of Wales visits Oxford Children's Hospital

Catherine, Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Oxford Children's Hospital, spending quality time with young patients and their families while learning about groundbreaking medical research.

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.

NHS deploys 3 new COVID drugs for vulnerable

The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.

County Lines Gangs Exploit Thousands of UK Children

Exclusive Home Office data reveals how criminal networks are systematically grooming vulnerable children for county lines operations across the UK, with police struggling to contain the escalating crisis.

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.

Met Police officer sacked over victim relationship

A Metropolitan Police constable has been dismissed after beginning an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman he met through his duties, in a serious breach of professional standards.

Single mum's stage 2 cancer diagnosis at 25

Nikki's world shattered when doctors delivered a stage 2 cancer diagnosis while she was raising her young son alone. Her courageous story reveals the harsh reality facing young parents battling serious illness.

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