All news on the topic: NHS

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DIY dentistry horrors as patients rip out their own teeth and superglue crowns
An overwhelming majority of dentists are being forced to deal with horrific and gruesome cases of DIY dentistry because the NHS cannot cope with patients' needs
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Urgent warning to not remove earwax yourself - and when you should see a GP
The NHS is no longer offering earwax removal services - and it is not encouraged to try and remove ear wax yourself as it can cause further damage to your ears
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Doctor shares 'red' warning symptom you have 'jock itch' you shouldn't ignore
Jock itch is a fungal infection that can be caused by wearing tight clothing and exercising regularly. Dr James O'Donovan shares the first warning sign of the condition - and explains how to get rid of it
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Men with unusual physical characteristic warned it could be sign of early death
The condition is caused by a hormone imbalance and affects around a third to around two-thirds of males, depending on age - and it could lead to serious health impacts
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Top Tory accused of offering 'VIP lane' for Rishi Sunak's wife's firm in UK
A Mirror Investigation has revealed details of a meeting between a top Conservative operator and the tech company in which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata has £624m in shares
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Rishi Sunak's pharmacy plan 'at risk' as record numbers of chemists close
NHS figures show more than one community pharmacy closes its doors every day - with 394 closing last year - as owners struggle with underfunding and rising costs
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Nurse who claimed £50,000 for 144 A&E shifts she didn't work is struck off
It was found Patience Machingauta had fraudulently received pay for 144 bogus shifts between 2017 and 2019 at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in Bedfordshire, totalling £50,000
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Couple's grief as newborn died at 16 hours as overstretched staff missed chances
Giles Cooper-Hall suffered a lack of oxygen and died at NHS' Plymouth's Derriford Hospital hours after birth, a tragedy investigated by healthcare watchdogs
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Botched cheap plastic surgery abroad costs NHS £5million in operations to fix
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Patients looking for cheap plastic surgery abroad have been returning to the UK with horrifying complications which is costing the NHS millions of pounds to fix
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Talented photographer who appeared on BBC Breakfast red sofa dies in sleep
Matthew Lofthouse, 29, who was training to be a clinical photographer, passed away in October 2023. It followed a seizure in his sleep, although investigations into the ultimate cause of his death are still ongoing.
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Two red flags about your toothache that mean you should go straight to A&E
A toothache can be caused by many things and most of the time is not a cause for urgent concern - but if you are experiencing these two symptoms you should head to A&E
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UK cities with fattest kids as one in four Year 6s are now obese - see full list
One in four children in Year 6 in England are now obese as health experts believe it's a result of the pandemic when they didn't go to school and were not allowed to play sports
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Motor neurone disease symptoms you should never ignore - including weight loss
On television tonight, Lindsey Burrow opens up about caring for Rob Burrow, who has motor neurone disease. There is currently no MND - but getting an early diagnosis is essential for getting help and learning how to deal with the condition during every day life
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Hot tub craned out of Captain Tom's daughter's luxury spa as demolition begins
Workers have removed the pool from a controversial £200,000 spa complex next to the home of Covid lockdown hero Sir Captain Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire
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Teacher's 3D printed hand replaces limb he lost 30 years ago
After losing a hand in an industrial accident thirty years ago, teacher Suleman Chohan can ride a bike and play video games again after being fitted with new 3D-printed prosthetic
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Captain Tom's daughter looks glum as workers remove the kitchen sink from spa
Captain Tom's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, had the flashy spa built next to her lavish £1.2million home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire - but it's now due to be torn down before February 7
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UK measles outbreak mapped – see number of cases in your area as infections rise
Measles cases have now tripled in just one week, prompting a new wave of health fears. A new interactive map shows where the worst areas of the UK for outbreaks are
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Data shows 13-year difference in life expectancy between Chelsea and Blackpool
Concerning statistics have shown that almost all local areas with the highest life expectancy are in the South of England, as Dr Narayanan brands the North-South divide "unacceptable"
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Urgent 3 steps after chemical attack can save a victim, according to experts
Health experts have shared the urgent steps we should all learn to help save victims of chemical attacks after nine people were injured in a suspected alkaline attack in London
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One-in-six children across UK now have rotting teeth according to damning survey
One in six kids and almost a quarter of those in poorer areas now have rotting teeth, new data has shown, as one senior dentist said the Government has 'offered nothing' in solving the problem
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'Traumatised' three-year-old had 'chunks' ripped from ears by Claire's clip-ons
WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGE: Jessica Byrne and her husband Nathan had bought their daughter Ava a pair of kitten-shaped clip-on earrings from Claire's in Gloucester city centre
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Flu and norovirus hospital rates surge 70% - Brits with cough told stay inside
People are being urged to self isolate by NHS leaders if they feel the start of a cough due to a huge spike in the cases of winter viruses such as flu and norovirus in the country
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Glenn Hoddle "playing extra-time" as legend leads calls to learn CPR skills
The nationally representative BHF survey of 2,000 over-16s showed overall 43 per cent have never learnt CPR - or 23 million people in the adult population
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Captain Tom neighbours' heartbreak as his legacy is 'lost' over spa demolition
Hannah Ingram-Moore had the flashy spa built next to her lavish £1.2million home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire - but it's now due to be torn down before February 7
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Pharmacists at risk of burnout over new NHS plan to prescribe treatments
Pharmacy First was launched today and allows patients to see pharmacists in the first instance for seven ailments, which could put added pressure on already-stretched chemists