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Healthcare Management: Investigation finds NHS staff ‘exposed to cancer causing chemical’

NHS staff have been left disabled and with severe asthma as a result of exposure to a cancer-causing chemical, according to an investigation.

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NHS staff are being exposed to excessive and dangerous levels of formaldehyde, investigation finds

A joint investigation by Channel 4 News and The Independent reveals that NHS and laboratory staff are regularly exposed to formaldehyde at levels far exceeding both EU and US legal limits, and often even surpassing the UK’s own legal threshold.

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The Independent: ‘Foolish’ government cuts could take Aids pandemic back to 1980s, warns former cabinet minister

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Best Digital Publishing Company 2025

Back in 1986, The Independent’s purpose – to think for itself, encourage readers to do the same, stay away from pacts with political parties, and spark surprising, intelligent debate – was way ahead of its time.

It has continued to campaign for what it believes in, not what it is told to believe, with integrity, inclusion, innovation and independence as its guiding principles.

The news brand has grown a huge, global readership of independently minded individuals, who value its trusted voice and commitment to positive change.

The Independent’s mission, making change happen, has never been as important as it is today.

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Independent Media, the new network comprising The Independent, BuzzFeed UK, HuffPost UK, Tasty UK and Seasoned, was unveiled in 2024.

The group reaches across multiple generations, platforms and categories, linked by unprecedented data-targeting opportunities. 

Harnessing market-leading innovation and expertise across the portfolio of brands, Independent Media has unrivalled scale and authority via its sites, apps, video, audio, newsletters and social media. 

While each Independent Media brand speaks in an authentic, unique voice to a loyal and distinct audience, they stand together in their commitment to positivity, inclusivity, and quality journalism and content.

The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

UK/US users /mo 52 Million
UK/US page views /mo 293 Million
Total social reach 57 Million

Source: Ipsos iris Online Audience Measurement Service, July 2025 | Comscore US MMX Multi-Platform Data July 2025 | AOP Digital Publishing Awards 2025

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