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Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

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‘Game-changing’ suicide prevention charity expands

The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.

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Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world

About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying – what are the policies of other countries?

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Does your partner’s snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

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William and Catherine praise role of sports in suicide prevention

The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance alongside her husband the Prince of Wales, as he gave an impassioned call to the sports sector to help prevent suicides.

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How can sport help mental health?

At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, ‘how has sport helped your mental health?’

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What in the World

More people are doing it to feel confident socialising – but what are the risks?

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Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes

Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.

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‘My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery’: The cost of England’s cancer wait times

Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog

The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.

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