'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug
Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome. Source link
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Mother ‘absolutely shocked’ to find daughter had meningitis
The mother of a young woman who was admitted to hospital told the BBC she was “absolutely shocked” when she discovered her daughter had meningitis. Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh, a 21-year-old restaurant worker, collapsed in her Canterbury flat on Saturday night and was taken to hospital by her flatmate. Keeleigh was told she had meningitis….
'Lucky to live' meningitis patient shares warning
Ella Moulsdale knew almost nothing about meningitis when she fell sick at Bath Spa University. Source link
'Pinch me moment' for optometrist painted by Hockney
Optometrist Jack Lupton, from Malvern, says seeing his painting in a gallery is “pretty phenomenal”. Source link
Enzo Fernandez says he does not know about Chelsea future
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he did not know whether he would be at the club next season following the Blues’ Champions League exit to Paris St-Germain. Chelsea lost 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday having suffered a 5-2 defeat in last week’s first leg. Fernandez joined Chelsea for what was a British record transfer…
Cancer survivor inspired by banana-bark braids
Jacqueline Shaw, from Braintree, hopes the extensions will replace those containing plastic. Source link
New community food store helps lower food bills
The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets. Source link
Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen – what happens now?
Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law. Source link
Landlord hits out at 30 no-shows on Mother's Day
Connor Devine, who runs The Huntsman in Cheadle, said he booked extra staff for the annual occasion. Source link
Dentists return £900m for not seeing NHS patients
Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work. Source link