NHS launches 24/7 mental health text service
The NHS has launched a text service offering round-the-clock mental health support across the East of England. It is staffed by registered health and care professionals and is open to people of all ages.
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Scientists develop ‘guided missile’ approach to target chemotherapy at cancer cells
Scientists at the University of Southampton are developing a way to carry chemotherapy directly to cancer cells using tiny particles called exosomes, aiming to spare healthy tissue. Early laboratory results have shown activity against cancer cells, including chemotherapy-resistant ones, and funding from PLANETS Cancer Charity and the Hospital Saturday Fund is supporting the next stage of research.
Skye chef pledges health before wealth at 'pay what you can' cafe
A chef on Skye has opened a pay what you can whole food cafe called Araich in a former woollen mill in Portree. The community interest company provided free lunches to more than 90 pupils at Portree High School before opening to the wider community in October.
Runner walks final London Marathon mile six months on
Paramedic Gareth Hopkins, who suffered a cardiac arrest at the London Marathon in April, has walked the final mile of the course six months later. He was treated in hospital for six months and is now recovering, with family, friends and supporters cheering him on.