All news on the topic: NHS

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Most prefer to see GP instead of pharmacist in new NHS shake-up - poll results
Thanks to a new £645 million deal with NHS England, patients can now be treated for a host of common illnesses at their local pharmacy instead of waiting for a GP appointment - and while most of you thought it was a bad move, hundreds were more than happy about it
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Jeremy Hunt told by Tory MP to give junior doctors more cash to end strikes
Former Conservative Cabinet minister Theresa Villiers appealed to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to finally 'end' the long-running dispute during a surprising intervention in the Commons
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Captain Tom's daughter's spa demolition enters 7th day - and it's still not gone
Work to demolish Hannah Ingram-Moore's spa building on the grounds of the family home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, is continuing today ahead of the council's final deadline
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Sunak insists there is 'brighter future ahead' as doubts persist about economy
The Prime Minister said it was "on the wire" whether he had met his promise to grow the economy
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Rishi Sunak confronted over failure to meet cancer treatment target for 9 years
Following King Charles' diagnosis, the Prime Minister was challenged on how ministers have not met their target on how quickly cancer patients get treatment for almost a decade
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Mum dies after doctors thought she had IBS and missed warning signs of cancer
Helen Dutton, from Droylsden, sadly passed away from bowel cancer after she was misdiagnosed - her family say they are still searching for answers after being left in the unknown
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'Entitled mother-in-law fed my baby ice cream and made her ill - I'm furious'
A mother has told how her 'meddling' mother-in-law went behind her back to feed her 2-month-old baby ice cream against her will, leaving the baby ill as a result
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Queen Camilla opened cancer centre knowing husband King Charles had disease
Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer, but earlier released a statement saying the King had "commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties"
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Sex Clinic host busts HIV myths HIV as shocking number think they're not at risk
Sarah Mulindwa, NHS nurse, sexual health expert and presenter of Channel 4’s The Sex Clinic, wants to bust some common myths as a survey for Tackle HIV, a campaign led by former rugby international Gareth Thomas, unearthed the extent misconceptions about the condition are believed
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Why royals haven't revealed which cancer Charles has and why Palace went public
Buckingham Palace say King Charles shared his cancer diagnosis to increase public understanding of individuals suffering from the disease – senior royals have become more open about their health in recent years
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Police called as hundreds queue at dental practice in desperate bid for NHS care
The long line along Ashley Court in Bristol began forming early in the morning as locals tried to get NHS treatment - with cops called to manage the massive crowd outside the new practice
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'Red flag' bowel cancer symptoms never to ignore as early detection is key
The NHS have shared red flag bowel cancer symptoms which you should never ignore, as even if you think they're another illness, you should get your GP to check
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NHS waiting list patients missing out on holidays, due to travel insurance costs
But one in five plan to travel this year without insurance - while more than a tenth will fork out up to £1,000 extra on specialist cover, to ensure they are protected
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Dermatologist warns diabetes warning sign on skin could signal high blood sugar
A skincare expert has claimed there's one sign of diabetes that you might notice on the skin around your hands and feet, as it could signal you have high blood sugar
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Almost 1,000 cases of the '100-day cough' in the first four weeks of 2024
The whooping cough, also known as the '100 day cough' has been spreading across the UK this year, with data from the UK Health Security Agency showing cases are over 20 times than this time last year
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'Common' PTSD symptoms after childbirth as Louise Thompson returns to hospital
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson is currently in hospital, two years after she was diagnosed with PTSD and post-natal anxiety following the birth of her son
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'The Tory Party's problems won't be fixed by tax cuts - here's why'
Tory strategists seriously believe they might win the next election, if only they cut taxes, stop the boats, or something something blah blah. Fleet Street Fox argues a £1m cheque for every voter would still make no difference
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Captain Tom family spa torn down by diggers as court-ordered demolition goes on
Sir Captain Tom sprung to fame for walking laps of his garden during the Coronavirus pandemic, raising millions for charity before dying almost three years before his daughter had to tear down his namesake luxury spa
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NHS to offer 'miracle' cancer drug that stops disease returning to kidneys
Doctors hope the medication Pembrolizumab will become a saviour for kidney cancer sufferers after patients who were treated saw a reduction in the disease returning for a second time
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Piers Morgan confronts PM after his elderly mum spent hours on hospital trolley
In a TalkTV interview, Piers Morgan confronted Rishi Sunak over his 79-year-old mother's experience in hospital - as the Prime Minister admitted he has failed on his NHS pledge
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden back in hospital amid cancer battle
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has given her fans an update on her health as she revealed that she was back in hospital for an MRI scan amid her breast cancer battle
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Brit nurse has insurance rejected after falling from 65ft cliff in Thailand
Kerry Hughes was looking forward to her four-week trip to Thailand but it was cut short after she fell off a cliff and was left with a huge medical bill.
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GP waits 'creating a mental health epidemic' in the UK, damning research shows
Almost a quarter of adults said their mental health was impacted by waiting too long to see a doctor, according to Lib Dem analysis of a major survey of 12,000 people
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Hollywood film extra forced to quit job due to shortage of ADHD medication
Lee Cato, 48, has been taking Concerta for ADHD for years, but hasn't been able to access his medication - or any alternatives - for a month - with the NHS citing a UK-wide shortage
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Grieving widow gets massive bill days after husband dies having gastric sleeve
Lecturer Phil Morris was admitted to Spire hospital St Anthony's in Surrey for a planned gastric sleeve operation when he died from a lack of oxygen - before the private firm sent wife Dana the bill days later