All news on the topic: NHS

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Restaurant to ban customers after being hit by 30 Christmas Day no shows
The owners of Khandoker restaurant in East Didsbury, Manchester, branded the behaviour 'unfair' and said future no-show customers would be banned
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Mpox, dengue fever and covid among health threats for 2024, experts say
Monkey pox, dengue fever and the scourge of covid could all devastate the vulnerable in 2024 according to Dr Maria Van Kerkhove from the World Health Organisation
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Little miracle as girl who was predicted to never walk takes her first steps
Alice Thomas and Dan Young from Evesham, Worcestershire, were overwhelmed with joy when their daughter Lily took her first few steps - against all odds after her diagnosis
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Third of Brits live in mouldy homes with health of millions at risk, say figures
A survey by Warm This Winter found that almost a third of people in Britain were living in homes riddled with mould or damp with conditions posing a major risk to their health
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Anger as NHS parking scandal gets worse with patients shelling out £146million
The Lib Dems have hit out at the Government as new figures showed a huge rise in parking fees - with NHS staff forced to pay £46.7million sparking fears of an exodus
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NHS urges Brits to 'mask up' again as Covid cases soar throughout Christmas
The emerging JN.1 Covid variant has helped a rise in cases over the Christmas period as NHS staff in hospitals struggle to meet demand of soaring number of patients
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British dad with 180 kids won't get Christmas presents – but will get to the pub
Sperm donor "Single Joe" who fathered 180 kids said he won't get any Christmas presents, and will opt for a quiet dinner at Wetherspoons to mark the special day
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Symptoms of bile duct cancer as 1,000 Brits are diagnosed every year
Bile duct cancer - or cholangiocarcinoma - strikes when abnormal cells divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Here are the early warning signs to watch out for
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NHS boss' warning to patients over longest ever New Year junior doctors strike
Junior doctors are preparing to mount the longest strike in NHS history - but Richard Meddings, the chairman of the health service in England said he is 'fearful' of the effects
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Six symptoms of painful condition that's sparked by eating festive food
Christmas treats could cause some grim symptoms that need to be watched out for, as medical experts suggest cutting back on alcohol and fatty foods this holiday season
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WHSmith changes logo for first time in years – and people are not impressed
One customer said the rebrand had left the retailer looking like a National Health Service facility rather than a newsagents, saying: "I thought it was a Covid vaccination centre"
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NHS boss admits his wife spent nine hours waiting in A&E with broken ankle
Richard Meddings, the chairman of NHS England, has said he is 'fearful' of the impact that junior doctor strikes may have on patients as hospitals are already struggling
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Urgent warning over 'silent killer' that can strike over Christmas and New Year
So-called 'holiday heart syndrome' refers to how periods of binge drinking during weekends and special occasions can induce abnormalities in the heart's rhythm
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Keir Starmer Christmas Message thanks NHS, postal and hospitality workers
In a festive message to the nation, the Labour leader said: “During the holidays many of you will be serving your community, and our country…On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of you for what you do.“
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'NHS dentistry is rotting and in decay after 13 years of Tory neglect'
The Tories may be happy to wave goodbye to the vital public service of NHS dentistry, writes Shadow Healthy Secretary Wes Streeting, but Labour won’t let that happen.
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Rare 'Christmas disease' where victims can bleed out without urgent treatment
Blood tests can diagnose haemophilia and ascertain how severe it is. According to the NHS, most cases of Haemophilia B are severe and require preventative treatment
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Urgent warning issued to any parents who feed their children pigs in blankets
A nanny has warned of the dangers of potential choking hazards for young children during the festive period - from pigs in blankets to pine needles and presents
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Pregnant nurse with 'large heart' dies in crash just days before Christmas
Eve Brown, from Scotland, sadly passed away following a crash between her Kia Sorento and a Tesco HGV lorry earlier this week - and was pictured smiling at her baby shower just days before her death
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Paramedic and fiancé pose as nurses to steal morphine from patients
A female medic who is now in jail has been banned by her professional body after she and her lover stole medicines from terminally ill people to feed their addiction
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Brits celebrate Black Eye Friday as parties turn to carnage and arrests made
Black Eye Friday is the name given to the Friday before Christmas Eve and is the most popular night in December for work parties, but emergency services were on high alert daily
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Desperate parents hope little girl will get new heart after year in hospital
Amelia's mum says she would love for next Christmas to be spent as a family at home
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999 crews' misery laid bare as paramedic lifts lid on festive call-outs
As people enjoy good cheer, our emergency services will be working as normal on Christmas Day and now a paramedic has revealed what working through festivities is like
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MAFS's Mel Schilling shares 'greatest fear' after undergoing cancer op
Married At First Sight dating coach Mel Schilling revealed earlier this week that she has been diagnosed with colon cancer and required surgery to remove a tumour
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MAFS' Mel Schilling gives update from hospital bed after cancer surgery
Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has shared an update with fans after undergoing surgery to remove her colon tumour, and was thrilled to reveal the cancer hadn't spread
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'Tory government chaos' as plans to hike salary visa rules quietly changed
The Home Office appears to have issued an embarrassing climbdown on a hike in the threshold for family visas, quietly announcing it will raise it to a lower figure