Health Haberleri

New law changes make vape vending machines illegal

New vaping rules are now in force in the UK, but what does this mean.

Bilginet Haber Masası 7 hours ago

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm Silicon Practice

Patients in many parts of the country have been left unable to access their GP surgery online after a tech firm went into administration. Silicon Practice ran digital services, including websites, online booking and...

Bilginet Haber Masası 7 hours ago

Why did a crucial youth mental health service slash its operating hours?

The Western Health and Social Care Trust reduced the specialist mental health support service to a Monday-to-Friday schedule due to financial pressures and wider savings measures.

Bilginet Haber Masası 13 hours ago

Do you know the new rules for vaping and nicotine products?

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Bilginet Haber Masası 18 hours ago

Why are vulnerable drug users in Belfast losing their only safe haven?

The needle exchange in Belfast run by the charity Extern is closing on 2 November because it is losing its city centre premises on Royal Avenue. As a result, the vital support service will be reduced to a street-based operation, leaving vulnerable users with nowhere to go for clean needles and health services.

Bilginet Haber Masası 18 hours ago

Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding

A first-time mum was denied hospital meals while her baby was "fighting for her life" because she was not breastfeeding. Sophie Price, 22, was "shocked" when staff refused to give her a meal while her daughter Florence...

Bilginet Haber Masası 18 hours ago

Why did an 18-year-old's test score suddenly strip away his access to adult disability support?

After turning 18, Callan took a test that showed his IQ is above 70, which means he no longer meets the eligibility criteria for adult disability services in Northern Ireland despite having special educational needs and complex autism.

Bilginet Haber Masası 1 day ago

Which Scottish health board is prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of others?

Patients in NHS Western Isles are being prescribed drugs used for weight loss and diabetes at almost three times the rate of any other health board in Scotland.

Bilginet Haber Masası 1 day ago

Smoking cessation clinics for adolescents and pregnant women will be expanded

According to the 2027 Presidential Annual Program, smoking cessation clinics for adolescents and pregnant women in the 12-18 age group will be expanded; For other tobacco addicts, arrangements will be made to ensure access to pharmacological treatments and continuity in polyclinics.

Bilginet Haber Masası 1 day ago

Why was a terminally ill mother given zero points for disability benefits?

Rachael Field, a terminally ill mother of three with tongue cancer who cannot eat, speak, or walk independently, was denied Personal Independence Payment after being awarded zero points across all assessed categories.

Bilginet Haber Masası 1 day ago

Domestic and national heart and lung machine was used successfully in 57 patients

According to Minister Memişoğlu's statement, the heart-lung machine, developed entirely with domestic and national resources in Türkiye, was successfully used in a total of 57 patients in three hospitals.

Bilginet Haber Masası 1 day ago

Why is a UK-wide medicine shortage leaving an MS patient in horrific pain?

Jill Kenning has been unable to obtain Nabilone, a vital drug she has used for 17 years to manage her multiple sclerosis symptoms, forcing her to spend most of her time in bed since running out last Tuesday.

Bilginet Haber Masası 2 days ago