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MND dad: I must keep working despite terminal diagnosis

When Scott Stewart was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he knew he wanted to keep working to support his family.

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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

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Mental health patients could get job coach visits

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

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Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?

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Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?

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Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study

Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.

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Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work

The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.

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NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

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This young disabled man dreamed of having a job – the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.

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