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Tristan Thompson is stepping up for a close family member.

For the first time in NHS history, hospital consultants and junior doctors are walking out on the same day this week - expected to bring some parts of the health service to a standstill.

Paul Plunkett The entertainment industry can be brutal and punishing even during the best of times, let alone amid disruptive WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. But it’s even tougher for those with disabilities.While there have been highly publicized donations to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation from superstars such as Dwayne Johnson, Oprah Winfrey and other A-listers to help their fellow union members through this challenging time, philanthropic organizations such as the Inevitable Foundation, launched in 2021, have stepped up while keeping their focus on their mission, helping writers with disabilities. “The higher up you get up in the industry, the less representation there is offscreen,” says Richie Siegel, the organization’s co-founder and president, noting that America’s largest minority group, the disabled, is the least visible.

Rylan Clark has hit back at claims that he was "bragging" about being able to afford private healthcare for his mother, after she suffered a nasty fall on holiday.The mum and son duo, who are incredibly close, had been enjoying a holiday abroad after 10 years not travelling anywhere together, when the accident happened. After arriving back in the UK, Rylan, 35, and his mum Linda were hit by more difficulties when trying to get her stitches and staples removed.The former Big Brother star took to Twitter to ask for help after being on the phone to a NHS hospital for hours, only to be told they hadn't received a referral from Linda's GP.

Imagine a simple injection that could melt away your appetite and give you the body of your dreams.That’s the intoxicating fantasy luring anyone who is unhappy with their weight to get their hands on the elusive new so-called “skinny” jab, often by any means necessary. But not only are many users compromising their safety and battling a host of side effects – they’re also causing a global shortage of the wonder drug that was developed to be used under medical guidance and vanquish deadly diabetes, which costs the NHS £1.5 million to treat every hour or £14 billion a year.

a report shared earlier this year revealed that laughing gas abuse could lead to spinal damage. Despite the results – conducted by healthcare professionals at Barts Health NHS Trust in London – however, the Independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs advised the government against a ban, claiming that punishment would be disproportionate to the harm caused by the substance.Discussing the government’s decision to make nitrous oxide illegal by the end of 2023, a Home Office spokesperson said (via MixMag): “We are cleaning up our streets and tackling anti-social behaviour.

“The cracks in the employers’ walls are getting deeper everyday.”

When it comes to looking after your loved ones who may need a little extra support, Olea Care Group has a person-centred approach that aims to provide quality care for individuals who have medical or physical needs.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been encouraged to “look again” at the use of informal observations made by health assessors during consultations for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The calls came from MPs participating in a debate earlier this week, which discussed the current PIP assessment process and the proposed plans for changes under the DWP White Paper.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Frugality is a smart financial approach for anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. However, being a gay man may come with specific considerations and opportunities for saving money. It’s expensive to be gay! There are parties to attend, tickets to buy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce concert tickets to buy, Broadway shows, festivals—so many things! And then add in dating and hanging out with other single gay friends, and suddenly your paycheck is gone.

Naman Ramachandran Matt Smith, known for playing Doctor Who in the eponymous BBC series and the Duke of Edinburgh in Netflix’s “The Crown” is returning to London’s West End. Smith will headline an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 play “An Enemy of the People” at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre. “An Enemy of the People” revolves around Dr.

On the evening of February 24, 2022, Lindsey Bridges received the first of two phone calls which will haunt her forever.

Clive Myrie has spoken of how the Windrush scandal hit his family as he called the Home Office policy an “utter disgrace”.The newsreader, 59, reveals in an upcoming book Everything Is Everything: A Memoir Of Love, Hate & Hope, that it meant his dying brother was blocked from visiting the country of his birth. Clive was born and raised in Bolton, Greater Manchester, but was the son of Windrush generation parents, who moved to the UK with his older siblings.

Wigan council is set to introduce DBS checks for councillors.

The Radford family have been forced to face medical bills after taking a family holiday to Florida, which has also been hit by a hurricane. Hurricane Idalia has been getting stronger throughout the week as it was measured as a Category 2 system on Tuesday and became a Category 3 on Wednesday, and has caused four states in the US to declare states of emergency.

An inquest jury has been asked to consider whether ‘shortcomings’ during the search for a bed contributed to the death of a young autistic woman who died whilst a patient at a psychiatric ward more than 250 miles from home.

A GP surgery with thousands of patients on its books has announced it is to close next month - because health bosses are unable to replace a retiring doctor. Grove Medical Practice, run out of Timperley Medical Centre in Trafford, will shut its doors on September 30.

Plans for a new four-storey extension to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan have been submitted.

There are some early signs of dementia that may even be noticeable before loss of memory, according to a GP.

Alice Cooper has shared his thoughts on gender-affirming healthcare for young people, describing being transgender as “a fad”.The 75-year-old shock rock star was speaking in a recent interview with Stereogumwhen he said that he believed things had “gone now to the point of absurdity”.Cooper was asked about his thoughts on comments made by his “theatrical” rock peers about gender identity – including KISS’ Paul Stanley, who called children’s gender reassignment surgery “a sad and dangerous fad”, and Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, who backed Stanley’s comment. Stanley later walked back his statement, while Snider denied transphobia accusations.The musician said that he was “understanding that there are cases of transgender”, but that “I’m afraid that it’s also a fad, and I’m afraid there’s a lot of people claiming to be this just because they want to be that”.He went on: “I find it wrong when you’ve got a six-year-old kid who has no idea.

A £40m new medical training centre is receiving its first applications with thousands of students set to learn at the ‘gamechanging’ development. The University of Bolton’s Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) is welcoming interest from prospective students set to start their studies from September 2024.

Work has started on a state-of-the-art £105m adult mental health inpatient unit in north Manchester.

Vicky Pattison has shared her new health diagnosis after struggling with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) for years - which she's described as having been "completely out of control".The 35 year old former Geordie Shore star took to Instagram to share a number of snaps of herself looking deflated and without makeup as she frowned into the camera or took mirror selfies in her bra and knickers. In her post, she talked about being "pacified" by doctors when she told them about her symptoms, which "affected my relationships, my work & my quality of life" as she reveals she spends "half the month lost" due to the effects.

Doctors who raised the alarm over Lucy Letby were 'ordered to apologise to her', it has been reported.

Raquel Leviss, now going by her birth name Rachel, is taking aim at Andy Cohen for pushing “damaging” claims that she was “heavily medicated” during the season 10 “Vanderpump Rules” reunion, which was filmed in March.

As the leading advocate for older adults in Georgia, AARP is committed to promoting inclusivity and acceptance across all communities. In this spirit, we wholeheartedly support Atlanta Black Gay Pride weekend and emphasize the importance of accepting and supporting the LGBTQ community at every age.

Aldi is planning to hire more than 1,700 warehouse workers by Christmas as part of a huge expansion drive. The company said full-time and part-time positions jobs are on offer at its regional distribution centres, with salaries of up to £53,000 a year.

Some fans do not have endless love for Lionel Richie, as the famed performer was eviscerated online for canceling his joint concert with Earth, Wind & Fire an hour after the show was scheduled to begin. "Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I'm unable to make it to the show tonight. I'm so bummed," Richie shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Aramide Tinubu While Fentanyl now dominates headlines as the drug wreaking havoc on our society, back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it was OxyContin that led conversations about the impact of overprescribed opioids. Formulated, produced, marketed and sold by the family-run organization Purdue Pharma, Oxy quickly grew in popularity because it was marketed as a safe, “non-addictive” opioid. Oxy was then pushed onto patients through respected healthcare professionals who were misinformed about the drug and profited greatly from prescribing it.

Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, according to Cancer Research UK.

long summer of unstructured time. Sure, there’s nothing quite like the magic of those carefree months and the family vacations that come along with them, but let’s be honest, by the end of August or certainly the beginning of September, most of us could use a return to structure.Transitions aren’t always easy, though.

A student with Chron's disease is hoping to break the stigma of hidden disabilities after claiming she was refused entry to a disabled toilet because she 'does not look disabled'.

Sharon Osbourne is sharing more about her experience with Ozempic and its side effects. On the "Club Random with Bill Maher" podcast, the 70-year-old spoke about using "the f---ing injection that everybody takes" to lose weight, referring to Ozempic. "When you have a weight problem and you’ve tried everything, and then somebody says, ‘Take this injection and you’re going to be skinny,’" she said.

A major change has been introduced to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) this week which could affect many of the more than three million claimants.

Building work is set to begin on a long-awaited new health centre which will serve more than 13,000 Oldham residents.

People in South Lanarkshire who have trouble with mobility can apply for free adaptations, equipment and occupational therapy.