People living with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive conditions are often asked to describe complex symptoms in a short appointment. That can be difficult, especially when…
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Ulcerative colitis can make it difficult to know when a symptom needs fresh medical attention. Blood, urgency, loose stools, abdominal pain, fatigue and changes in bowel habit can all be…
The UK debate around VPNs has become far too simple. Age checks, online safety and child protection are being discussed as if VPNs are one neat type of app that…
The Tony Blair Institute’s proposed “emergency handbrake” on sickness and disability benefits would put new pressure on people with anxiety, depression, ADHD and other conditions, while ignoring the state of…
Plenty of people know when something is wrong. The harder part is saying so clearly, sticking to the point, and not being knocked off course once an organisation starts getting…
For something as basic as ordering prescribed medication, medical cannabis repeat limits can be surprisingly awkward to pin down. Patients are often told that more medication will become available on…
If you’re coming to this fresh, it’s worth reading the earlier background piece first, Newcastle City Council’s FOI redaction failure involving The Recruitment Junction. The live FOI thread behind this…
FOI / Records Governance Councils can keep education and SEND records for decades. Once you start asking how those decisions are documented, explained and disclosed, the picture gets a lot…
Update (17 April 2026): Following publication of this article and a request for comment sent to [email protected], Civ’s profile has been removed from the manhands.tv staff page. The archived version,…
West Lancashire Borough Council’s response to a Freedom of Information request about prescribed medical cannabis in council housing raises a simple question: has the council actually updated its approach, or…