Annual Prescription Reviews & Patient Rights
Are annual prescription reviews mandatory? Learn your rights across the UK, including consent, blood tests, mental health medication, self-isolation, and GP accountability.
What is the Better Care Fund?
Discover how the Better Care Fund integrates health and social care to support individuals and unpaid carers, offering essential services like respite care and short breaks. Learn about eligibility and how this vital programme can benefit you.
The Controversy Surrounding Transvaginal Pelvic Mesh Implants and the Government’s Failure to Act
Discover the controversy surrounding transvaginal pelvic mesh implants, the risks involved, and the campaigners’ calls for a compensation scheme for women harmed by the procedure. Learn about the impact of pelvic mesh on women’s health.
Life-Saving Cancer Treatment Under Threat as Appeal Challenges NHS Decision
A formal appeal has been lodged after NICE withdrew access to Tecartus, a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy, from NHS services in England and Wales. Learn why this decision matters for patients with rare lymphoma.
Stress, Autoimmune Disorders, and Relapses: When Pressure Becomes Harm
Exploring the link between stress, autoimmune disorders, and relapses, and how intimidation, coercion, and toxic environments can devastate health. Includes practical steps to stop harassment and protect well-being.
Nearly 100 Children Harmed by Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Review finds 94 children harmed by orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with many left in pain, disabled or requiring further surgery, and calls for urgent reforms in patient safety and clinical oversight.
Your Rights as a Mental Health Patient
Mental health patients have legal rights. Learn about reasonable adjustments, consent, ableism, coercion, and how to handle controlling GPs under UK law.
7 Secrets to Balancing Mind, Body, and Nutrition
True wellness isn’t about perfecting one area of your health while neglecting others. It’s about recognizing that mental clarity, physical vitality, and nutritional choices are deeply intertwined, each one influencing the others in ways that can either elevate or undermine your overall well-being.
Solder Rash in Factory Work: Causes, Prevention, and Remedies
Solder rash may seem like a minor inconvenience, but it is an occupational health issue that deserves attention. Workers and employers should prioritise prevention strategies, ensure access to protective equipment, and encourage prompt treatment. Protecting skin health not only improves well-being but also reduces lost workdays and long-term complications.
Zara Todd to Lead New Government Panel on Health and Disability Policy
Disability rights campaigner brings lived experience and expertise to shape future UK policy The UK Government has appointed disability rights expert Zara Todd to lead a newly established panel tasked …