NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’
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NHS fees for maternity care ‘putting migrant mothers at risk’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/sep/18/nhs-fees-maternity-care-putting-migrant-mothers-at-risk By Amelia Hill Vulnerable women becoming distressed by legacy of ‘hostile environment’, report says Migrant mothers and their babies are being put at risk because they are too frightened of incurring large debts and falling victim to the so-called hostile environment immigration policy to access vital medical care, a report has…

Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS
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Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45522796 By BBC Health news Hundreds of patients with a type of aggressive skin cancer will be offered a targeted therapy on the NHS in England and Wales, which reduces the risk of it returning. At present, they have to hope their cancer will not return after surgery. The drug has…

Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption
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Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45498319 By Glenn CampbellBBC political correspondent A major health board has warned there is a “very high” risk that Brexit could cause disruption to its services. NHS Lanarkshire said it was working with the Scottish government to identify potential problems. A wider BBC investigation has uncovered NHS concerns that leaving the EU…

The flu jab saves lives – make sure you have it, please
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The flu jab saves lives – make sure you have it, please

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/13/flu-jab-free-vaccination-nhs By Frances Ryan Last year not everyone entitled to a free vaccination got one. This government must take its share of the blame for that It’s September, and that means headlines about flu season. It started with the news that NHS staff who refuse to have the flu jab may be moved to…

‘Outdated’ UK abortion laws hampering care for women, doctors say
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‘Outdated’ UK abortion laws hampering care for women, doctors say

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-abortion-laws-care-women-doctors-british-pregnancy-advisory-service-a8534841.html By Maya Oppenheim Women’s Correspondent Study finds threat of prosecution makes doctors less likely to go into abortion provision Doctors think Britain’s “outdated” abortion law hampers their ability to provide the best care for women, a new study has found. Research from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, a charity which provides terminations and pregnancy advice, discovered…