7 h. ago Health experts advising people to remember to take care in the sun as temperatures soar

Advising people to use precautions, particularly children (especially those aged five and under, the elderly and those with chronic diseases).

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7 d. ago Ray tracing guided LASIK review: What to expect before, during and after this advanced laser eye surgery

Focus Clinic is the only vision care expert offering this form of LASIK in the UK

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7 d. ago Lawns grow 'thicker instantly' with crucial task that 'crowds out weeds'

David Hedges-Gower, the UK's leading lawn care expert, has debunked three common lawn care myths, explaining how to achieve a lush, green lawn with minimal effort.

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9 d. ago It takes a village: When my friends were facing cancer, a community of people stepped up to get them through

Whether you're facing devastating news or on the road to recovery, the support of loved ones – and the expert care of Macmillan Cancer Support professionals – can make all the difference

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1 week ago Starvation crisis caused by Israeli war and aid blockade kills at least 66 children in Gaza

Doctors say newborns wasting away for lack of formula and medical nutrition while families scavenge for any type of milk

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2 w. ago Over 100 rebel Labour MPs launch bid to block welfare cuts as Keir Starmer faces crisis

More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a major amendment that blocks the Government's PIP and Universal Credit welfare reforms - but a minister today said the move is not sensible

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3 w. ago NHS bed blocking crisis as poor continence care 'contributing to issue'

A recent survey of 500 health professionals who treat patients with incontinence has revealed poor continence care is contributing to a bed blocking crisis in the UK

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3 w. ago Poor quality incontinence care is contributing to NHS bed blocking crisis, experts say

Medical experts have claimed the bed blocking crisis in the NHS is being worsened by the poor quality of care provided to those suffering from incontinence

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3 w. ago Experts claim poor incontinence care is contributing to NHS bed blocking crisis

A study found that 500 medical professionals believe beds are blocked by people in hospital who would be able to be discharged sooner should the quality of care be better.

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3 w. ago NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care, experts say

UK medical experts claim poor quality incontinence care is contributing to the NHS bed blocking crisis.

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3 w. ago Israel hits Iran’s energy industry and defence ministry as conflict escalates

Iranian missiles evade Israeli air defences to hit refinery and apartment block south of Tel AvivMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael attacked Iran’s energy industry and defence ministry on the third day of an escalating conflict, as several Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defences to hit a refinery and rip through a high-rise apartment block south of Tel Aviv.As fuel depots outside Tehran blazed, Donald Trump presided over the US’s biggest military parade in decades. He later said the arsenal on display could be deployed against Iran if it targeted American assets. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago How summer could damage your vision! Expert issues warning to Scottish residents on eye care

As the brighter months arrive and Scottish folks spend more time outdoors, and often more time staring at screens or squinting in sunlight, experts are reminding us that summer is the perfect time to take stock of our eye health.

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4 w. ago Crowning glory: Here’s the blueprint for your most fabulous summer hair yet

Depending on your destination - and of course the forecast - summer can spell challenging times for our hair. From humidity, to harmful UV rays, drying chlorine and sea water, the hurdles keep on coming. Still, with some expert advice and a little extra time and care there needn’t be a price to pay for your time in the sun. Here’s what to bear in mind:

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last month Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments | Owen Jones

The Madleen is no ‘selfie yacht’. It is a symbol of human compassion in a world that has decided to look awayImagine this: over the weekend, Britain – shocked by the scale of suffering in Gaza – decided to bypass international norms and institutions, and used its navy to deliver much-needed food, baby formula and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip’s ports.This, of course, did not happen. Instead, it was left to activists on the Madleen, including Greta Thunberg, to make a symbolic attempt to break the blockade of aid and raise awareness of a looming “starvation crisis”. In the early hours of Monday morning, the ship was boarded by Israeli soldiers, allegedly in international waters, and the crew were taken to Israeli ports in anticipation of being repatriated. Lawyers for the activists have claimed that this is overreach by the Israeli armed forces, but the crew should consider their treatment light-touch. In 2010, the Israeli military stormed another aid flotilla and killed 10 acti...

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