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DARK SECRETS: 13 - The Real Truth

Health chiefs warn deadly meningitis B strain mutation could be fuelling rapid spread

The Bexsero vaccine used to protect against meningitis B should protect against the strain identified

The Independent UK

Lisa Snowdon shares symptoms she ‘ignored’ when she ‘almost died’ from meningitis

Broadcaster left warning signs untreated for almost a month and said she is ‘triggered’ by Kent outbreak

The Independent UK

'Her legacy must be lasting change': Family of schoolgirl, 18, who died in meningitis outbreak demand all young people get vaccine

Family of Kent schoolgirl Juliette Kenny, 18, say their devastation is ‘immeasurable’ after ‘fit and healthy’ teenager died just hours after falling seriously ill

Evening Standard

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Friday briefing: What the Covid inquiry reveals about the NHS – and why it should worry us

In today’s newsletter: Bereaved families say the latest findings confirm long-standing concerns about capacity, care and political choices

The Guardian - UK

Family of teenager who died after meningitis outbreak call for better protection

Juliette Kenny is one of two students who have died following the outbreak of meningitis B in Kent.

Evening Standard

High charges, poor service: NCP hits the skids as drivers change habits

Britons are likely to have little loyalty to the car park operator as it goes into administration with a £305m debt burden

The Guardian - UK

Family of girl, 18, who died after meningitis outbreak pay tribute to ‘beautifully positive’ daughter

Juliette Kenny died on Saturday March 14, one day after first showing symptoms which were vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks

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Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

The Independent UK

From the NHS to Facial Aesthetics

Facial aesthetics is fast becoming a key field in the beauty industry.

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NHS watchdog to review evidence on two pioneering Alzheimer’s drugs

Donanemab and lecanemab were licensed for use in the UK in 2024 but were not made available on the NHS after Nice deemed their benefits “too small” to justify the cost

The Independent UK

Why the NHS can’t build a successful system on staff goodwill alone

COVID-19 INQUIRY: During the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in 200,000 deaths, the UK’s healthcare system came “close to collapse”. As the inquiry chair warns ministers that there may not be a workforce “willing or able to” get the NHS through another pandemic, experts tells Rebecca Thomas while so many staff…

The Independent UK

'My son died of meningitis — this is what I want people to know'

As the meningitis outbreak in Kent continues, Sue Astley Theodossiadis speaks about losing her son Alex to the disease

Evening Standard

NHS close to collapse and preventable deaths - key findings from the Covid-19 report

An NHS inquiry report reveals that UK health services came close to collapsing during the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting cancer screenings, hospital capacity and staff safety

Evening Standard

Mother backs push for meningitis jab for teenagers after son’s near-death battle

Ross Simpson fell critically ill and his family was told he might not survive

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Mother who was told son might not survive meningitis B urges wider vaccination

Gaynor Simpson wants the menB jab to be available to teenagers and young people.

The Independent UK

How the NHS ‘teetered on brink of total collapse’ at height of Covid pandemic

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Evening Standard

Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry

The coronavirus probe has published its report on the NHS during the crisis.

The Independent UK

Government’s ‘stay at home’ messaging may have cost thousands of lives, Covid inquiry finds

NHS survived the pandemic ‘but only just’, inquiry chair concludes after probe’s latest damning assessment

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The Guardian - UK

NHS was ‘on brink of collapse’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry finds

Heather Hallett says ‘superhuman’ efforts of workers were at times the only reason health service survived

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis vaccine eligibility expanded after Kent outbreak rises to 27

Anyone who was at Club Chemistry in Canterbury from 5 March to 15 March advised to get antibiotics and vaccination

The Independent UK

Cases of meningitis expected to rise in ‘unusual outbreak’, health chief says

New figures will be released on Thursday morning which are expected to see cases push above 20.

The Independent UK

Covid-19 inquiry latest: Healthcare system was ‘on brink of collapse’ and NHS ‘only just’ coped in pandemic

Report finds some people did not seek treatment for life-threatening conditions

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: The largest cluster of cases in a generation – what’s behind the meningitis B outbreak?

In today’s newsletter: After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime

The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Dozens of Kent students queuing for vaccine turned away as tally of cases rises

Criteria for jab widened to anyone who attended club over 10 days, as well as sixth-formers at four schools and more Canterbury students

Evening Standard

Health Secretary to visit Kent vaccination centre after meningitis outbreak

One school pupil and one university student have died following the outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

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