Getty Images Music’s therapeutic benefits are increasingly recognised in end of life care For years, local DJ Dave Gilmore soundtracked other people’s nights out in pubs and clubs. But now he’s curating a uniquely personal playlist – the songs of his own life to carry him through terminal illness. The list includes both November Rain … Read more
Adam Eley Social affairs producer BBC Tim has been unable to leave his bed since February of this year Tim Hull can point to many achievements during his 56 years. He’s run his own handyman business and housed Ukrainian refugees for two years. He’s even been in the Guinness Book of Records: at nearly 7ft … Read more
Natalia Zuo BBC Eye, World Service Investigations BBC Abby Wu, who’s had more than 100 operations, is one of China’s first cosmetic surgery influencers Abby Wu was just 14 when she had cosmetic surgery for the first time. After receiving hormone treatment for an illness, Abby’s weight increased from 42kg (6 stone 8lbs) to 62kg … Read more
Liam Barnes BBC News, Nottingham Rob Sissons BBC News, East Midlands BBC Delvin Marriott said the family tried to get help for his nephew Rudi, before he fatally attacked his father Brenton The brother of a man stabbed to death by his mentally ill son has said health services and the police failed his family. … Read more
5 hours ago By Kathryn Stanczyszyn, BBC Radio WM, Presenter • Oprah Flash, BBC News, West Midlands Emily-Jane Scandrett Emily-Jane Scandrett suffered an intolerable pain in her chest for months before she received her diagnosis A mum with a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos hopes to raise awareness after it went undetected for more than a year. Emily-Jane … Read more
In September 2023, Simon Boas was diagnosed with throat cancer. Aged just 46, he was told the disease was terminal, and that it would ultimately take his life. Over the following year, he knitted together his reflections on life into a book – A Beginner’s Guide to Dying. The book is set to hit the … Read more
6 hours ago By Joanne MacAulay, BBC Scotland News Venture Builder Incubator Sânziana Foia has created a non-invasive test to check for signs of cervical cancer When Sânziana Foia went for her first smear test at the age of 25, she was surprised by how uncomfortable she found the whole experience. The post-graduate student thought there must … Read more
A young woman with a rare disease says she is not being supported to have any quality of life. Source link
Birmingham doctor Shivam Sharma says he is worried for the future of the healthcare system. Source link
Marie McLean is scared to go to sleep after discovering her records tell medics not to attempt CPR. Source link