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.
When Telling the Truth Can Cost You Your Freedom
Growing concern over the Mental Health Act 2025 as disabled people fear detention, discrimination, and human rights breaches. Learn what’s at stake and how communities are fighting back.
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.
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.
The PPE Scandal And Accountability
At present, an aspiring MP only needs a political party membership, a following, and £500 to stand for election. Unlike CEOs or professionals in the private sector, there is no requirement for qualifications in law, business, economics, or leadership. As a result, half of those elected may not be fit for the complex responsibilities of governance. If CEOs or seasoned business leaders had been tasked with managing PPE contracts, the outcome would have been drastically different. In the private sector, £10 billion wasted would mean immediate dismissal, asset recovery, and criminal investigation.
Civil & Tort Law (UK): A Practical Guide with Disability-Focused Case Law
Civil law governs disputes between individuals or organizations, aiming to resolve issues like contracts, property, and family matters through compensation or court orders. Tort law is a branch of civil law that deals specifically with wrongful acts, such as negligence or defamation, where one party causes harm to another, and the injured party can seek damages.
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 …
Gum Disease and Lack of NHS Dentists
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, typically begins with gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup. Signs include red, swollen, or bleeding gums. The good news? In its early stage, gingivitis is fully reversible with proper oral care and professional cleaning.
However, if untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible condition. This stage involves deep pockets forming between teeth and gums, leading to bone and tissue loss, and eventually, potential tooth loss.