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Tired and alone - more than 100 families of severely disabled adults and children have told the BBC of their fight to secure vital NHS support
My latest story, with @AlisonHoltBBC
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'The Truth about Baby Food Pouches'
For Panorama, Catrin Nye, @oliverengles and I report on how some baby food in plastic pouches is worryingly low in essential vitamins and minerals, while others contain more sugar than the NHS recommends for infants
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'I have to shower at the gym as I can't access my bath'
Disabled and elderly residents are facing increasing delays in accessing support from councils to adapt their homes, data we've obtained shows
My report with @AnnaCollinson
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Disabled and elderly people are facing lengthy waits for simple changes to make their homes safer.
This includes renter Sam who's spent four years showering at the gym because her bathrooms haven't met her needs. She's also sustained injuries from falls.
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For 18 months, Jessie was stuck in a hospital bed. She says she was desperate to leave, but finding her a suitable care home was difficult
@AlisonHoltBBC and I followed her story, as her NHS trust took High Court action against her to have her evicted
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At the height of her anorexia, Olimata had multiple hot baths a day to keep warm. She felt like a "shell of a person" and has "survivors guilt" because she got help.
MPs say too many lives are being lost because of "inadequate care" for eating disorders.
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'My son died at 24 - now I'm doing his bucket list'
We first met Alex Spencer in 2022 as she cared for her son Declan in the final year of his life
Now, she says, completing his wish list is giving her purpose
@AlisonHoltBBC
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There was a remarkable bond between Alex & her late son Declan - it was wonderful to see them together. They had to fight to get the help Dec needed even in his last months. Now Alex is finishing his bucket list, & trying to bring about change @Eley90
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MP's have questioned officials from @NHSEngland + @DHSCgovuk about spending on support for adults and children with long term, complex health needs. Follows a BBC investigation in which more than a hundred families told us about their struggles to get help.bbc.co.uk/news/health-682380…
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Tired and alone-families of disabled people tell BBC of their fight to get NHS support outside hospital. My colleague @Eley90 has spoken to family after family for this. We've heard from so many people desperate for more help -it is an eye-opening story.
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My story is pretty straightforward - the UAE planned to use the COP28 climate talks to make oil deals. bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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If emergency spinal cancer isn't treated within 24 hours patients risk paralysis & weeks of life.
We've had exclusive access to a specialist team which is gifting these terminal patients valuable extra months for proper goodbyes, holidays & even weddings.
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Over 800,000 households had their universal credit payments deducted last year because they were previously awarded too much in tax credits
Campaigners say it's leaving families in hardship. Some owe more than £5,000
My latest report for @BBCNews
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66579436
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Escaping Anna is the disturbing story of a ‘dangerous’ therapist who a group of young & vulnerable women say made them sicker and subjected them to psychological abuse.
My latest investigation with @EllieDoward on @BBCRadio4 today @8PM.
Read here:
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For 10 months, we’ve been following Declan.
He is entitled to round-the-clock care at home through the NHS.
The repeated breakdown of this vital support has left his mother having to provide it by herself, day and night.
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Despite recent large increases in spending on NHS Continuing Healthcare, experts say staff shortages and rising prices mean families lack help.
Declan has been worried about his safety.
Listen to the @BBCNews 5 Minutes On podcast for more.
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This is Declan and his mum, Alex. My colleague @Eley90 has been following them for more than ten months as they have struggled to get vital care. More on this from Adam and from me on @bbcnews during the day.
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You can watch our full investigation now on @BBCNewsnight on BBC 2.
Team - @PatrickClahane & Khue
Read here -
UK men offered £10K to pose as dads in visa scam, BBC investigation finds
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65556437
The government is investigating reports that growing numbers of people are developing life-changing allergies to some gel nail products, the BBC has learned
Leading dermatologists are urging people to stop using DIY home kits to treat their nails
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65273991
