A woman in Northern Ireland who waited years for endometriosis surgery is hopeful that a new robotic system at Belfast City Hospital will spare others long waits. The Da Vinci robot has already carried out 130 surgeries, and she is now pain free and back at work.
Vibeke Nicklin, an 80-year-old nurse from Prenton in Wirral, has marked 60 years in the profession. She moved from Denmark to the UK as a teenager and still works two overnight shifts a week.
A former world boxing champion is teaching no-contact boxing classes to people with Parkinson's in Nottingham, helping them build confidence, movement and friendship. Participants say the sessions make everyday tasks easier and bring people together.
A new pilot clinic has opened in Brighton to help breast cancer patients manage complex menopause after treatment. The service, led by Dr Renske McFarlane at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, aims to improve aftercare, and patients can be referred by their surgeon, nurse, oncology team or GP.
