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‘It became very fraught’: how assisted dying bill has changed on its way back to Commons

After nine weeks of scrutiny and 150 amendments, there are still huge unknowns over legislation for England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying law would be implemented in ‘safe and practicable’ way, says PM

A committee of MPs has finished scrutinising the Bill, which will return to the Commons next month.

Evening Standard

Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Evening Standard

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Three quarters of UK fertility patients offered additional treatments 'not proven' to be effective

An alarming number of fertility patients in the UK are not being informed about the effectiveness or risks of add-on treatments

Evening Standard

Could Donald Trump's short attention span be a sign of ADHD?

The US president is impulsive, can’t focus for long or sit still – but does that mean he has the health condition?

Evening Standard

Terminally ill criticise longer four-year timeframe for assisted dying service

The new implementation period is double what was originally proposed when the Bill was published last year.

Evening Standard

Three-quarters of fertility patients using acupuncture and other add-on treatments they don’t need, watchdog warns

Fertility patients are spending up to £1,500 on add on treatments, UK watchdog found

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Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Changes to the Bill include a provision for assisted dying to be provided on the NHS and expert panels replacing High Court judge approval.

Evening Standard

Three-quarters of UK fertility patients using unproven add-on treatments

Regulator finds people spending money on acupuncture and drugs when undergoing IVF or donor insemination

The Guardian - UK

Majority of fertility patients offered unnecessary tests and treatments – report

The report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority also highlights use of sperm from overseas and waiting times for NHS patients.

The Independent UK

Leadbeater acknowledges ‘upset’ as assisted dying delayed by two years

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said she was disappointed to propose the extension but said it was “more important to do this properly than to do it quickly”

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting: Israel’s attacks on Gaza are ‘unjustifiable’ and ‘intolerable’

At Guardian Live event, health secretary says Israel’s decision to break Gaza ceasefire is ‘soul-destroying’ and ‘cannot be justified’

The Guardian - UK

Maternity unit at Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead to close due to declining birth rate

Number of births in the area hospital covers has fallen by 14 per cent in the past five years

Evening Standard

NHS will become national health and assisted suicide service, says MP

Danny Kruger said the NHS would, if the Bill being considered passes into law, become the ‘national health and assisted suicide service’.

Evening Standard

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Scottish Labour MP slammed for saying he's 'proud' of bids to get people off benefits

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been slammed after telling a constituent he is “proud” of the UK Government’s attempts to get people off benefits.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government ordered PPE firms to 'prioritise' England over Scotland, inquiry told

THE UK Government ordered suppliers of life-saving kit to “prioritise” the NHS in England over Scotland during the pandemic, it was claimed at…

Evening Standard

RSV jab slashes hospital admissions by 30% for older people, data suggests

NHS England started rolling out the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus a little over six months ago.

The Independent UK

As Chris Stark announces he has testicular cancer, what are the symptoms?

The DJ, who has had treatment, was diagnosed ‘after a routine trip to my local doctors’

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Easter toy recall: Home Bargains warns of choking risk to children

The affected products include plush rabbits and chicks with weak seams, allowing children access to potentially dangerous stuffing material. Consumers can return these toys for a full refund

The Guardian - UK

This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return

In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequality, says former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell

The Independent UK

NHS reminder to 7.5m people as Covid-19 jab booking system opens

People over the age of 75, residents in care homes for older adults and those with weakened immune systems will be eligible for the jab.

The Independent UK

Patients who see a GP face to face ‘more likely to be satisfied with their care’

Practices which offered more same-day appointments also had patients who were less satisfied than those in other surgeries.

The Independent UK

The challenges facing Rachel Reeves are clear – and painful

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: All the signs are that the reforms to the NHS, social security and the civil service are only the beginning of a longer, and inevitably more painful, process of change

The Guardian - UK

David Williams obituary

Other lives: General secretary of the health union Cohse in the 1980s and staunch defender of the NHS

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t sleep, I’m so scared’: disabled people face benefit cuts domino effect

Three people tell how knock-on impact of losing Pip on carer’s allowance and other benefits will affect their families

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