Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, the findings of a UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital-led internationa...

MHRA study to look at whether AI could predict drug interactions

By Liz Wells 22 October 2025

A new study will use AI and NHS data to predict side effects from drug combinations before they reach patients.

Targeted breast cancer treatment approved for routine NHS use

By Liz Wells 11 April 2025

NICE is recommending capivasertib with fulvestrant to treat women with advanced breast cancer, which means the drug will be funded immediately through the Cancer Drugs Fund.

NHS offers 'new hope' for children with severe epilepsy

By Liz Wells 20 February 2025

Hundreds of children with severe epilepsy will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking new treatment on the NHS that could significantly reduce their seizures.

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Social Worker WMF2886

£38,220 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Social Worker / AMHP

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