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Maternity Review Chief Removed 'Normal Birth' Criticism Says Adviser
•Expert claims Valerie Amos deleted section criticizing normal birth ideology from England's maternity care review report before publication.
2 July 2026
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UK Survey Reveals Major Emergency Contraception Access Concerns
•UK poll shows 48% struggle to access emergency contraception on Sundays. Doctors call for morning-after pills in shops and supermarkets nationwide.
1 July 2026
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What Unites England: Graham's Film Explores English Identity
•James Graham's short film 'Love Letter to England' explores English identity ahead of the World Cup knockout stage, celebrating shared values across the nation.
1 July 2026
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NHS Recommends PMOS Screening for Women with Menstrual Irregularities
•NHS guidance now recommends that women experiencing irregular periods undergo screening for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Up to 4 million wom...
1 July 2026
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Junior Doctors in England Approve Pay Increase Deal
•Junior doctors in England vote to accept government pay offer, ending strikes that cost NHS £1bn. Pay rises 35.2% over four years.
30 June 2026
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Domestic Murder Sentences Rise to 25 Years in England
•England and Wales increase minimum domestic murder sentences to 25 years. New sentencing guidelines follow seven-year campaign by victims' mothers.
30 June 2026
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Maternity Review: New Commissioner and Standards but Concerns Remain
•Lady Amos' maternity review introduces new commissioner and standards for England's NHS. Experts question if reforms address systemic racism and traumatic birth...
30 June 2026
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Romford Maternity Ward Overcomes Poor Rating
•Discover how Queen's Hospital in Romford improved its maternity ward from 'requires improvement' through staff hiring and interpreter services.
29 June 2026
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Children's Mental Health Crisis: England Hits 1M Referrals
•England faces unprecedented children's mental health crisis with over 1 million referrals recorded in 2024-25, marking a 10% rise. Commissioner calls for urgent...
29 June 2026
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170,000 Deaths From Obesity-Related Heart Disease Expected in England by 2035
•British Heart Foundation warns 170,000 people could die from obesity-linked cardiovascular disease in England by 2035 if current trends persist.
29 June 2026
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Digital Device Exposure Impairs Development in Infants
•Landmark research reveals screen time risks for babies under 2 years old. Study links digital devices to long-term developmental concerns and health issues in i...
28 June 2026
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Padre acusado de abuso sexual inventó todo en línea
•Un padre fue arrestado por acusaciones de abuso sexual que él mismo había fabricado en internet. Descubre cómo esta tendencia de 'abuso de fantasía' está crecie...
28 June 2026
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Mark Tame: Devoted Healthcare Professional Dies at 61
•Mark Tame, a compassionate healthcare professional who dedicated his career to mental health advocacy and patient care, has passed away at 61 from lung cancer.
27 June 2026
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Alcohol and Heat: Health Risks During Extreme Temperatures
•Discover why alcohol consumption during heatwaves poses serious health risks and what precautions you should take during extreme heat events.
27 June 2026
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NHS Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents as Equipment Fails in Heat
•English hospitals declare critical incidents due to extreme heat damaging MRI scanners, radiotherapy machines, and cooling systems. NHS staff face severe operat...
26 June 2026
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NHS Heatwave Crisis: Doctors Warn of Unsafe Conditions
•NHS heatwave crisis escalates as frontline doctors report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and infection control challenges in English hospitals during ex...
26 June 2026
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Ockenden Report Reveals Maternity Care Crisis
•Ockenden Report exposes widespread maternity care failures at Nottingham NHS Trust. Families demand public inquiry after hundreds of babies and mothers harmed.
25 June 2026
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NHS Nottingham Maternity Scandal: 520 Cases of Harm Revealed
•Comprehensive review exposes severe maternity care failings at Nottingham NHS trust affecting 520 mothers and babies, triggering demands for national public inq...
25 June 2026