Category : Health Policy


Spanish Woman Wins Legal Battle for Euthanasia

Noelia Castillo, 25, overcame opposition from her father and Christian Lawyers to secure the right to end her life under Spain's euthanasia law after becoming paraplegic from a suicide attempt.

Meningitis Outbreak: Light Sensitivity Symptom Detailed

After a meningitis outbreak in Kent resulted in two deaths, health officials are extending vaccinations. Experts highlight photophobia, a lesser-known symptom involving light sensitivity, as a critical warning sign to recognize alongside common indicators

Advance Directives: Guide to End-of-Life Planning

Advance directives provide essential instructions for medical emergencies when you cannot speak. Learn how to create one, choose a proxy, and navigate legal hurdles to ensure your wishes are honored.

Streeting Threatens to Break Up Failing NHS Trusts

Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns persistently underperforming NHS trusts could be dismantled and services transferred to better-performing neighbors, as satisfaction rates remain low despite recent improvements.

Pet Prescription Cap: £21 Max After CMA Vet Probe

The Competition and Markets Authority enforces a price cap on pet prescriptions, limiting costs to £21 for the first and £12.50 for subsequent medicines, alongside new transparency rules for vet practices.

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