Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people.

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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

Monday 1st June 2026

A pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the trial as a game changer. The drug, called daraxonrasib, appears to be a breakthrough in managing a disease that has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers.

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Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men

Friday 29th May 2026

Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.

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MediPALĀ® ID Card

Monday 18th May 2026
chris Pinkerton

I am pleased to announce that we are in business again!!!

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Update your MediPAL Card for Christmas

Tuesday 21st November 2023
Chris Pinkerton

With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us (sorry !) it is important that your MediPAL Card is up to date with all your current details especially if you are travelling over the festive season. Either use the online form to update or email us at info@medipal.org.uk .

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High cholesterol / High blood pressure.

Monday 6th November 2023
Chris Pinkerton

Most adults in the UK should be receiving treatment for high cholesterol but are not, while a quarter have untreated high blood pressure, the country's biggest medical-research project suggests. Take time to check with your GP and ensure any updates to medical details are included in your MediPAL card.

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Update your MediPAL Card

Friday 3rd November 2023
Chris Pinkerton

With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us (sorry !) it is important that your MediPAL Card is up to date with all your current details. Either use the online form to update or email us at info@medipal.org.uk Happy Holidays!!

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world mental health day

Tuesday 10th October 2023
Chris Pinkerton

Today is world mental health day - take time to catch up with your circle of friends and family to ensure they are ok. Add any notable mental health issues on your MediPAL card.

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Allergies

Friday 6th October 2023
Chris Pinkerton

Please ensure your MediPAL card is updated with all known allergies.

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Penicillin Allergy

Thursday 28th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton

Millions of people wrongly believe they are allergic to penicillin, which could mean they take longer to recover after an infection. Check with your GP, then ensure your MediPAL card is correct.

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New Covid variant

Tuesday 26th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton

As a new variant has been identified - please ensure that if you are entitled to a booster that you get it and add details to your MediPAL Card.

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Visiting the dentist or the opticians

Sunday 17th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton

If you need to make a visit to the dentist or Opticians - please ensure that you take and present your MediPAL card to show current medication .

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