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A soft play designed for autistic kids

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 13:36
The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.

Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:47
Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's boss says.

Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 05:01
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.

Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 05:01
A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.

Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho's G-A-Y Bar

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 05:01
A leading sexual health clinic is running the drop-in sessions at G-A-Y Bar to boost uptake.

Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 23:35
Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth op

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:05
Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

Turkey dental work leaves woman in constant pain

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:05
Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:19
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

Surgeries cancelled as hospitals' IT issues expected to continue

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:08
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday.

5 Live News Specials

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:26
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty

How gaming can be good for your mental health

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:58
Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Let's have a conversation about periods

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:47
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Let's have a conversation about periods

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:47
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Severe inequality in London for weight loss drugs

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:14
Interest in the drugs has risen but patients face a "postcode lottery" when trying to access them.

Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:01
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.

Maternity review 'will not deliver justice' - mum

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:56
Lauren Caulfield was cared for at NHS hospitals in Leeds and Bradford before her daughter's death.

Why you might not need that magnesium supplement...

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 15:32
Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.

Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 08:15
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".

'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 07:24
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.

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