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Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

Iranian parliament approves reform on unfair citizenship law

Iran’s Parliament on May 13, 2019, approved an amendment on unfair citizenship law to allow Iranian women to pass their nationality to their children.

£6 million government funding awarded under scheme to cut food waste

Environment Secretary Michael Gove invites organisations to apply for the second round of more than £6 million funding under government’s scheme to cut food waste.

UK commits to International Research and Innovation Strategy

New International Research and Innovation Strategy launched to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science.

Key Stage 1 tests to be removed under new reception class check-ups

Almost 10,000 schools sign up to pilot the Reception Baseline Assessment – the 20-minute check that will mean Key Stage 1 tests are removed.

UK parents pay £28,000 for childhood extracurricular activities

A study of UK parents found that they will pay £28,000 on top of school and living costs, for childhood extracurricular activities until their offspring turn 18.

Israel gives ‘Pegasus’ spyware to countries like Saudi Arabia

Israel sells 'Pegasus' spyware that tracks all online moves of an individual to countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE: Amnesty and New York University are filing a petition in Tel Aviv tomorrow (14 May).

Countries throw a spotlight on European public health

More than 70 events in over 25 countries take place between 13 and 17 May in first ever European Public Health Week.

The medicinal benefits of CBD oil and medical cannabis

Here we provide a brief introduction to the medical benefits of CBD and medical Cannabis, with an overview of treatments that have been implemented.

Using AI in NHS diagnosis: Apply for funding

Up to £240,000 is available for organisations exploring the use of AI in NHS, through machine learning in fracture diagnosis.

How can employers address parental burnout?

Nicola Jagielski, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Health Assured provides advise on how employers can address parental burnout.

Veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new package of mental health services to boost veteran-led support.

Government unveils new support for survivors of domestic abuse

Thousands of survivors fleeing domestic abuse will receive greater protection thanks to a new package of support, confirmed by Prime Minister, Theresa May.

New innovative brain cancer treatment aid available across England

A new treatment aid known as 5-ALA will allow surgeons to identify areas of the brain affected by cancer more accurately.

How can your organisation climb the data maturity scale?

MHR Analytics highlight what data maturity is and what the first steps are to progressing your organisations data journey.

MindWell launches wellbeing guide for Leeds employers

MindWell, a mental health website for people in Leeds, commissioned by NHS Leeds CCG, is launching ‘MindWell at Work’, a new employee wellbeing guide for employers.

New ‘Lucy’s Law’ legislation to end puppy and kitten farming

New 'Lucy's Law' legislation to end puppy and kitten farming will be laid in Parliament today (13 May), the Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced.

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