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Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Fit and healthy father-of-two left with 'locked-in syndrome' after suffering devastating health condition which is on the rise in under 50s
A previously fit-and-healthy dad was left 'locked in his body' after a headache turned out to be a life-altering stroke. In April 2022, Gareth Bayley, from Bexley in South East London suffered from headaches for around a week, but shrugged them off as being caused by every day stress. But, when the builder suddenly called his wife Karen to say he didn't feel well while at work, she knew something was wrong. She rushed to his workplace where his colleagues told her he had collapsed and suffered a fit. He was rushed to hospital where he continued to have seizures, but it wasn't until the next day that doctors realised he'd had a stroke. Mr Bayley, who was only 38-years-old at the time, suffered a stroke in his brain stem, which meant it had life-altering consequences. It led him to develop Locked-In Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that leaves a patient almost completely paralysed while remaining fully conscious. Despite doctors telling the family the father would likely never move again, his wife says over three years later, he 'has defied every single expectation'. While he cannot speak or move his limbs, he remains mentally alert—and has regained small but significant functions such as facial expressions. He even communicates with his family through blinking, spelling out words one letter at a time. Now, his wife and the kids are on a mission to raise £35,000 for life-changing equipment—that could help Gareth regain vital movement. She said: 'Gareth is one in a million to me. He's very outgoing and the life and soul of the party. He was the first one there if anyone needed help. 'He is still him—he's fully there and remembers everything. It's just he can't speak or move. 'It's like he's trapped in his own body. Doctors told us he would likely never move again, apart from slight eye movements. 'But Gareth is a fighter. Over the past three years, he has regained some movement: he smiles, he laughs, and his expressions have returned in ways we were told might never happen. 'Every small step forward has given us hope that more recovery is possible.' The family are even more hopeful as of late after hearing about a special piece of equipment called a Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike. This is a rehabilitation device that uses electrical pulses to stimulate paralysed muscles and could enable Gareth's arms and legs to move together However, it can only be sourced from the United States—and comes with a hefty price tag of £35,000. She added: 'We did try to get it funded as he is in a care home, but because it was so expensive, the funding got refused as it wasn't deemed an 'essential piece of equipment'. 'But to us it is essential. If I can get him this bike it will be amazing. 'It would help increase his muscle strength, prevent pressure sores, improve the movement range with his arms and legs, help his joint mobility, and help his muscle spasms. 'It could give Gareth the best possible chance at further recovery, independence, and dignity. Since his stroke, Gareth has been moved between hospitals, rehab centres, and care homes. But his wife hopes he can live with her and the children again if they secure the bike. She said: 'My husband has expressed that he wants to come home and be with me and the children again. But it's the case of getting the equipment. 'He has physio once a week in his care home and they've said if we can get the equipment, I can have training. The goal is then to have him back home again.' His wife described the public's response to the father's story as overwhelmingly supportive. The devoted wife said: 'It's been amazing. The response I've had from it has been fantastic. 'It's a little overwhelming—people who don't even know me or my husband have donated money and been so generous. 'It's been completely life-changing – he was 38 and I didn't associate a stroke with someone that age. 'But you don't know what can happen overnight, it's turned our world upside down.' It comes amid a surge in stroke cases among young people, with those under 55 seeing cases soar by 67 per cent between 2002 and 2018. Some experts believe may be due to younger people vaping, drinking alcohol and smoking weed.
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UK, Egypt strengthen cooperation on green transition, eco-tourism, and environmental investments
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, held a meeting with UK Ambassador to Cairo Gareth Bayley to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation on the green transition, with a focus on sustainable tourism, environmental investment, and clean energy initiatives, according to an official statement released Tuesday. The meeting follows Minister Fouad's recent appointment as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). She emphasised Egypt's ongoing efforts to integrate the objectives of the three Rio Conventions—on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification—and reiterated the country's commitment to advancing a just and inclusive green transition. This includes implementing the post-2030 global framework on desertification and the Global Biodiversity Framework 2030. Ambassador Bayley extended an invitation for Egypt to join the UK's Green Energy Alliance under the broader Green Growth campaign, aimed at accelerating clean energy transitions and boosting green investment in emerging markets. He praised Egypt's environmental leadership and reaffirmed the UK's support for Egypt's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Fouad stressed the vital role of the private sector in enabling the green transition, highlighting eco-tourism as a priority area. 'Tourism is a core contributor to Egypt's national income and closely tied to our natural resources. We've developed clear guidelines and financial incentives for eco-tourism under Egypt's investment law,' she noted. She added that the Ministry has forged strong partnerships with private tourism operators, who constitute 98% of the sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry supported divers and fishers with alternative livelihoods—many of whom have since become active in marine conservation. Egypt is currently advancing efforts to declare the entire Red Sea coastline a protected area, which would raise the proportion of protected land nationwide to 22%. The discussion also covered Egypt's progress in waste management and circular economy initiatives. Fouad cited the growing use of alternative fuel from waste in the cement industry, with some companies now sourcing over 30% of their energy from green fuels. This shift has been driven by new regulations that restrict coal licensing unless companies commit to using cleaner fuel alternatives. The two sides agreed to explore deeper UK-Egypt collaboration on updating Egypt's NDCs, building institutional capacity, enhancing monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, and raising public awareness on climate change and sustainable investment. Minister Fouad reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to multilateral environmental governance, noting its active participation in upcoming negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty. She also highlighted the country's newly adopted policy requiring extended producer responsibility for single-use plastic bags. Ambassador Bayley welcomed Egypt's potential involvement in the UK-led Green Growth campaign and confirmed continued support through the £500m Blue Planet Fund. The fund will provide grants for marine conservation and community-based environmental projects in the Red Sea, which he described as a 'global ecological treasure' rich in coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Artist to paint scenes from Women's Tour of Britain cycling race
Artist aiming to capture 'spirit' of cycling tour 7 minutes ago Share Save Tom Burgess BBC News, North East and Cumbria Share Save Garth Bayley Garth Bayley, 59, loves painting cycling tours An artist plans to paint a scene from every day of the upcoming Women's Tour of Britain. Gareth Bayley, from Stokesley, North Yorkshire, wants to capture the energy and spirit of each stage of the cycling event with daily sketches which will be revealed the next day. The tour will start on 5 June from Dalby Forest, before travelling through Redcar, Hartlepool and up to Glasgow for the finish line on 8 June. Mr Bayley described the Women's Tour as a "brilliant showcase of talent" and he hoped to showcase the dedication of the riders in his pieces. The 59-year-old said: "Most of my art is expressionist and full of movement and colour. "It's all about capturing a moment, one of my specialisms is covering cycling grand tours. "I take pictures and quick sketches in the moment and then I use them as a basis for pen-and-ink pieces back in the studio." He then adds watercolour to the artwork to bring the pieces to life. Gareth Bayley Garth Bayley captures a scene at the Men's Tour of Britain There will be 18 teams taking part in the race and 108 riders competing. Mr Bayley added: "I want to try and translate the dynamism and emotion of each stage onto paper and share that with a wider audience. "I've followed women's cycling for years and I really enjoyed covering the Women's Tour de France recently. "Capturing the movement of the moment is an incredible challenge." He said after the event he planned on doing a large oil-on-canvas painting. "I usually try to use a striking background, this year I'm thinking Redcar would look very impressive," Mr Bayley said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
World Health Organization (WHO) Egypt and the United Kingdom (UK) strengthen collaboration to support Palestinian patients in Egypt
WHO Egypt has signed a new £1 million funding agreement with the UK Government to help provide high-quality medical care for patients who have been evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment in Egypt. The project aims to support around 4000 individuals, including trauma patients and those with chronic conditions. The new funding complements an initial £1 million grant provided a few months ago, bringing the total UK contribution to £2 million. Earlier this year, a high-level delegation from WHO Egypt and the British Embassy in Cairo visited El Arish General Hospital, a key referral hospital receiving patients from Gaza. During the visit, the delegation spoke with Palestinian patients receiving treatment, met with hospital staff and representatives from Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population, and assessed the hospital's medical needs. WHO Representative in Egypt Dr Nima Abid said: "Egypt has received the highest number of medical evacuees from Gaza and continues to provide them with specialized health care on par with Egyptian citizens across 170 hospitals in 24 governorates. We deeply value our longstanding partnership with the United Kingdom and welcome this additional £1 million in funding which will help us continue supporting the Ministry of Health and Population to ensure patients and the injured from Gaza receive the lifesaving care they need. Ultimately, peace is the best medicine. WHO reiterates its call for the protection of health in Gaza, the lifting of the aid blockade, and –above all – an immediate and permanent ceasefire." British Ambassador to Egypt Gareth Bayley said: 'Egypt has played a crucial role in helping those most in need from Gaza, and the UK is proud to stand alongside our Egyptian partners and WHO in this lifesaving work. Whether it's funding medical care in Egypt or supporting treatment for patients who have now arrived in the UK, our shared commitment is clear: to ensure the wounded and vulnerable get the care they urgently need.' Since November 2023 Egypt has received and treated thousands of patients and wounded people from Gaza. Since the beginning of the crisis, WHO has worked closely with Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population and other partners to strengthen the country's preparedness and response capacity. This support has included over US$ 8 million worth of medical supplies delivered to Egyptian hospitals and the training of nearly 3000 health workers across multiple governorates in emergency care and mental health and psychosocial support. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release. The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-05-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
UK & WHO Provide £2 Million Support for Palestinian Patients in Egypt
H-Tayea The World Health Organization (WHO) has signed a new £1 million funding agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom to provide high-quality medical services to patients and injured individuals evacuated from Gaza for treatment in Egypt. The project aims to support approximately 4,000 patients, including those suffering from chronic illnesses and injuries. This new funding complements a previous £1 million grant awarded several months ago, bringing the total UK contribution to £2 million. Earlier this year, a high-level delegation from the WHO in Egypt and the British Embassy in Cairo visited Al-Arish General Hospital—one of the primary referral hospitals receiving patients from Gaza. During the hospital visit, members of the delegation spoke with Palestinian patients receiving care, met with the hospital's medical staff, and consulted with representatives from Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population to assess the hospital's medical needs. Dr. Naeema Al-Gasseer, WHO Representative in Egypt, stated, "Egypt has received the largest number of injured evacuees from Gaza for specialized medical care and continues to treat them equally to Egyptian citizens across 170 hospitals in 24 governorates. British Ambassador to Egypt Gareth Bayley said, "Egypt has played a pivotal role in assisting those in need from Gaza. The United Kingdom is proud to stand alongside our Egyptian partners and the WHO in this life-saving effort. Whether through funding medical care in Egypt or supporting patients who have arrived in the UK, our shared commitment is clear: to ensure the injured and most vulnerable receive the urgent care they require." read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
