Stroud Boy Pioneers UK Trial of Revolutionary Exoskeleton to Aid Walking Tuesday, March 17, 2026 cerebralpalsy bionics exoskeleton mobility technology disability stroud fundraising healthcare recovery Asger Marsh, a 7-year-old boy from Stroud living with cerebral palsy, has become the first person in the UK to trial the innovative Agilik bionic exoskeleton—a device designed to enhance mobility and improve walking ability. … Read More
Anger Grows as Cheltenham Maternity Unit’s Temporary Closure Nears Fourth Year Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham maternity closure healthcare nhs birthcenter staffing safety gloucestershire hospital As the fourth anniversary of the temporary closure of the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital approaches, community anger is intensifying due to the continuing lack of a reopening date. The unit was closed in … Read More
Anger Grows as Cheltenham Maternity Unit’s Temporary Closure Nears Four Years Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham maternity closure healthcare staffing safety nhs gloucestershire birth services As the fourth anniversary of the temporary closure of the maternity unit at Cheltenham General Hospital approaches, frustration and anger are mounting among local residents. The Aveta birth centre was shuttered in 2022 due to … Read More
NHS GP Urges Patients to Avoid ‘Blind Trust’ in Diagnoses and Emphasizes Informed Trust Thursday, March 12, 2026 nhs gp trust diagnosis healthcare medicine communication patientcare medicalerrors empathy Dr Leen Tannous, a London-based NHS GP who also works in private healthcare, has shared a frank perspective on patient trust in doctors. Speaking on Instagram, she cautions patients against blindly trusting medical diagnoses … Read More
GP Explains NHS 9-Minute Rule and What Happens If You're Late to Your Appointment Wednesday, March 11, 2026 nhs gp appointment healthcare punctuality latepolicy dnas pharmacists patientcare scheduling Booking a GP appointment through the NHS can often feel like a challenging task due to high demand and limited availability, despite recent efforts to improve access. When you do secure an appointment, arriving on time … Read More
BBC Doctor Warns Persistent Cough Could Signal Incurable Lung Disease Saturday, March 7, 2026 copd lungdisease cough chronicillness diagnosis breathing hayfever inflammation smoking healthcare A BBC doctor has issued a warning after encountering two patients this week whose persistent coughs were linked to a serious, incurable lung condition. Dr Punam Krishan, speaking on BBC Morning Live, shared crucial insights … Read More