Midlands Grandad Battles Alzheimer’s: Joining Groundbreaking Research for a Brighter Future Saturday, February 28, 2026 alzheimer’s dementia diagnosis research bloodtest read-out nihr oxford cambridge memory Alan Cope, a 69-year-old grandfather from the Midlands, has faced a devastating reality: a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Having witnessed his 99-year-old mother and three uncles suffer from the same condition, Alan knows … Read More
'I Didn't Think I'd See My Kids Grow Up After My Sore Throat Led to Incurable Cancer' Sunday, January 18, 2026 myeloma cancer fundraising bloodtest diagnosis survivor family awareness treatment research In 2009, Deb Gascoyne, then 34, visited her GP with a persistent sore throat. What seemed like a minor health issue prompted a precautionary blood test—an unexpected step that would change her life forever. The test revealed … Read More
150,000 UK Households Receive Finger-Prick Test for Childhood Lead Exposure Sunday, January 4, 2026 lead exposure childhood testing uk health environment research bloodtest leeds Around 150,000 households in Leeds are receiving letters inviting them to participate in a pioneering new study that uses finger-prick blood tests to screen children for lead exposure. This study, called the Elevated … Read More