Health

National

Deafblind girl who felt isolated at school says world made her resilient and she can ‘do more than people think’

Emma was born with a visual impairment and later lost her hearing but has reminded people that she's capable of more than they realise, writes Eleanor Fleming, PA

National

Doctors share early skin cancer symptoms you should be aware of

As the nation enjoys the sizzling temperatures, many will be sunbathing, but repeated sunburn can be dangerous, writes Ben Hurst

InYourArea Community

Peterborough health professional returns from war-torn Syria mercy mission

Mansura described the self-funded trip as: 'an incredibly eye-opening and humbling experience from start to finish'

National

Mum who thought she looked 'horrific' loses incredible 13 stone after ditching fried chicken

Emma struggled with food her entire life but will now celebrate her weight loss by going on a zipline, writes Nisha Mal

InYourArea Community

Thanet MP urges community groups to bid for defibrillators where most needed

Organisations who would like to place an AED in a town hall, community centre, local shop, post office or park should register their interest

InYourArea Community

North Herts mum raises almost £3,000 for 'essential' post-surgery bras

Losing a breast is really hard but the specialist bras can make you feel so much better, says Natalie

InYourArea Community

Liverpool sees sharp rise in STIs - so wear a condom and get tested

The advice comes after there were more than 7,000 confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections in the city in one year

InYourArea Community

Chance to say goodbye to 'much-loved' Surrey hospice before its demolished

People are invited to drop by for a cup of tea during a farewell afternoon at the Farnham hospice

National

Woman tragically diagnosed with cancer a second time just before all-clear celebration

Abi Galatia said she had childhood 'warning dreams' telling her she would get cancer, writes Tom Campbell, PA

InYourArea Community

Homeless people in Kent given easier access to dental care thanks to new funding

The Rough Sleeper Service is being rolled out across east Kent and Medway, providing podiatry and dental services

National

Mum diagnosed with incurable cancer at 37 outlives prognosis and now looks ahead to 50th birthday

Carla Whitbread 'just wanted to survive' after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, writes Eleanor Fleming, PA

National

Boy with one hand to get prosthetic arm thanks to benefactor's £13k offer

Little Louie had been fundraising for the prosthetic when Billy Dixon saw his story in the news and contacted his mother, writes Sam Russell, PA