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I had a realisation that I wanted to be in a role where I could really help people
Student nurse Edie shares her experience of her placement at Saint Francis Hospice
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Former nurse overcomes thyroid cancer to find her voice again and ‘sing like a bird’
Dinny Hinds, 76, underwent 'smile surgery' which cut her from ear to ear to remove the deadly mass from her throat
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The NHS at 75: Your thoughts as the service celebrates
Your comments on the National Health Service as it reaches a milestone anniversary
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Music could be powerful and enjoyable tool for dementia patients in hospital
A new project will build on research suggesting music therapy can reduce distress on dementia wards
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Mum's elation as son learns to walk again after being hit by tube train - 'where there’s life, there’s hope'
Jovel Jenkins suffered a severe brain injury after being hit by a tube, but his mum was in sheer 'disbelief' that the tragedy occurred, reports Eleanor Fleming, PA
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Our NHS celebrates 75 years of caring, whether you were a banker or a baker
The NHS was the first service of its kind in the world, offering care to all regardless of socio-economic status, writes Ella Pickover and Steven Smith
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Interactive map shows England's dementia hotspots - see the figures in your area
The term 'dementia' describes a set of common symptoms that affect your brain and get worse over time, writes David Dubas-Fisher
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Grandad diagnosed with breast cancer encourages men to ‘swallow pride pill’ and seek help
Mike Burrows was diagnosed with breast cancer at 68 after discovering a lump, and he is glad that he ‘had the common sense to do something about it’
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NHS to send home blood tests to over-40s to combat heart disease and obesity
Those who receive the tests will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, with around 15 million residents eligible, writes Rob Freeman, PA
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Cyclists take on 125-mile ride with electric bikes and electric hearts
The Electric Cranks live with advanced heart failure and many of the riders have no natural heartbeat
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Five women share their experiences of ADHD as number of adults seeking diagnosis skyrockets
Many are choosing to go private as NHS waiting lists can be up to 10 years in some areas
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Heading abroad this summer? Experts share holiday bug horrors to watch out for - airports present 'multiple hygiene risks'
Catching a bug while taking some well-earned time off abroad can ruin your holiday, but health experts have explained how to reduce the risks, writes Katie Wright, PA