Guide to Metro's 2026 Lifeline Dementia Hike
Everything you need to know about joining Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge. Hike the Cotswolds on June 13th to fundraise for Alzheimer's Society. Choose your distance and sign up today.
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NHS Launches Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
£2m Home Vaccination Pilot Launched for Struggling Families
A new £2m government scheme will see health visitors vaccinate children at home in England to boost falling immunisation rates. The pilot aims to reach families facing barriers to healthcare access.
Call for Teen Blood Pressure Tests as UK Cases Soar
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
Health visitors to deliver vaccines door-to-door in England
A £2m pilot will see health visitors offer life-saving jabs at home to boost dangerously low childhood vaccination rates. One in five children start school unprotected.
Emotional EastEnders exit for Julie as Nigel's care crisis hits
EastEnders confirms an emotional departure for Julie as she and Phil Mitchell face impossible choices over Nigel Bates's dementia care. Don't miss the heartbreaking storyline.
Mum's Christmas walk saved son from brain tumour
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
Life without a postcode: The cost of a boat childhood
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
Girl's visual wish list before Usher syndrome blindness
Audrey Tyrrell, 13, is ticking off a 'visual wish list' after a diagnosis of Usher syndrome means she will lose her sight. See her inspiring journey and the memories she's making.
Emma Heming on Bruce Willis' dementia and changed holidays
Emma Heming Willis opens up about grief and altered family traditions in an emotional Christmas essay following husband Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Read her powerful reflections.
Metro's 2026 Cotswolds Hike for Alzheimer's Society
Sign up for Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge: a scenic fundraising hike in the Cotswolds for Alzheimer's Society. Choose from 25km, 50km, or 100km routes on June 13, 2026.
Game Developers' Fondest Christmas Gaming Memories
Industry veterans recall the festive gifts and gaming sessions that shaped their childhoods, from family showdowns on Guitar Hero III to the magic of discovering Zelda.
Five Major Characters Return in EastEnders iPlayer Release
EastEnders brings back five iconic characters in a special BBC iPlayer episode focusing on Nigel Bates's dementia storyline. Pam St Clement returns as Pat Evans. Stream now.
Coronation Street: Sad death rocks the Webster family
Coronation Street delivers devastating news as Carl Webster learns of his mother's death. Family tensions explode amid a forgotten message and a shocking power of attorney plan. Read the full spoilers here.
EastEnders Legend Pat Evans Returns from the Dead
In a shocking early BBC iPlayer release, iconic EastEnders matriarch Pat Evans makes a dramatic return. The emotional episode focuses on Nigel Bates's dementia struggle. Stream now.
Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home
Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.
Joe Wicks on childhood trauma, fitness fame and family focus
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
How Santa outsmarted my 1987 Christmas whoopee cushion trap
In 1987, an eight-year-old devised a cunning plan with a whoopee cushion to catch Father Christmas. The festive prank backfired spectacularly, revealing a surprising side to Santa. Read the full story of a childhood mystery.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Parents Reclaim Family Time as Kids' Activities Pause
As the school year ends, UK families are rediscovering the joy of empty calendars and unstructured time. Discover why the break from relentless scheduling is a vital reset for parents and children alike.
Study: Alzheimer's more common in elderly than estimated
A major new study reveals Alzheimer's disease is more prevalent in the elderly than previously thought, with over 10% of people aged 70+ eligible for new treatments. Blood tests could revolutionise early diagnosis.
Alzheimer's Brain Changes Found in 10% of UK Over-70s
A landmark UK study finds 10% of people over 70 have Alzheimer's-like brain changes, meaning over 1 million could be eligible for new treatments. Discover the real-world impact.
Dementia patient, 93, died after 'frightening' A&E wait
Lina Piroli, 93, died after a 'frightening' wait for a bed in Whittington Hospital A&E. Coroner warns of systemic NHS delays detrimental to elderly care.
EastEnders: Nigel's dementia causes heartbreaking accident
Nigel Bates accidentally hurts wife Julie as his dementia symptoms worsen in EastEnders. With Phil Mitchell in denial, can Julie manage his care alone? Read the latest spoilers.
Dementia Disco: Music and Dance Transform Lives
A unique 'Dementia Disco' in Stockport creates a safe, joyful community for people living with dementia and their carers. Discover how music rebuilds connections.
Son's 140km Trek for Mum's Alzheimer's Research
Charlie Quirke embarks on a 140km emotional trek to fundraise for Alzheimer's Research UK after his mum Pauline's diagnosis. Follow his journey and learn how to support the cause.
RFK Jr's Panel Weighs Delay of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US vaccine advisory committee, reshaped by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is considering a major shift in childhood immunisation policy. Experts warn the move could reverse decades of progress in combating the liver disease.
Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
Corrie Wedding in Crisis as Debbie Makes Devastating Mistake
Debbie Webster's dream wedding in Coronation Street is thrown into chaos after a heartbreaking error. With her vascular dementia progressing, can she salvage her perfect day?
Coronation Street dementia plot to continue into 2027
A Coronation Street writer has confirmed Debbie Webster's dementia storyline will continue for years. Sue Devaney's character was diagnosed earlier in 2025.
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