All news on the topic: NHS

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Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out NHS and pensions cuts to plug £46bn black hole
Rishi Sunak was challenged to explain how he'd find an estimated £46billion a year to scrap National Insurance Contributions (NICs), but didn't rule out NHS and pension cuts
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Rishi Sunak told to return race row Tory's cash as photo shows helicopter trip
Businessman Frank Hester, who gifted the Tories £10million, allegedly said seeing Diane Abbott on TV made him 'want to hate all Black women' and that she should be 'shot'
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Coleen Nolan urges smokers to quit now after terrifying health scare
Coleen Nolan said she 'feared she was going to die' as she battled to breathe as a result of an acute chest infection she believes was worsened by her 40 year smoking habit
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Experts compare vaping and smoking side effects as 'neither' is goal
Many may wonder whether it's better to smoke cigarettes, or vapes, and experts are quick to point out that we do not have any long-term data when it comes to the latter
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Man left paralysed after fateful decision to go for a pint at local pub
Stuart Gillan was left paralysed when he fell over on his walk to the Brauhaus pub outside Glasgow Central Station, Scotland but is desperate to be able to hug his wife again
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'Healthy' woman dies days after catching superbug that 'ate holes in her lungs'
Ashley Timbery, 29, seemed perfectly healthy until she fell down outside and was rushed to hospital in Sydney, Australia, where doctors found she had a superbug
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Newborn baby died after mum sent home from hospital and told she'd wet herself
The baby was admitted to the neonatal unit with suspected sepsis – where the body attacks itself in response to an infection - as well as respiratory issues, before tragically dying
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Woman 'bleeding, fainting and in pain' for 16 years until she was diagnosed
Larissa Shaw, 29, and from Walsall, has been battling excruciating period pain for 16 years and has been left slipping in and out of consciousness due to the agony
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NHS launches measles vaccination drive to prevent spread of disease
NHS England is inviting almost a million 19 to 25-year-olds from infection epicentres for jabs. Data shows 733 cases from October to March, with the real number probably much higher
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Little-known ear symptom could be warning sign of throat cancer
Despite more than 2,000 new diagnoses each year in the UK alone, very little is known about larynx cancer. But catching symptoms early to increase the chances of survival - so here's what to look out for and when you should see a doctor
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When whooping cough could be caused by something serious and when to see doctor
Hundreds of Brits have so far this year been diagnosed with whooping cough with the NHS warning when people should seek help or an appointment from their GP
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Rower who lost legs in Afghanistan quit NHS job for new shot at Paralympic glory
Gregg Stevenson, a mental health practitioner, was persuaded back into the boat by doubles partner Lauren Rowles and now has Paris 2024 in his sights
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Hospital declares critical incident as A&E department is 'very full'
A Plymouth hospital has declared a critical as it struggles to cope with high demand in its Accident and Emergency department, as doctors urge the public to only head to the hospital in exceptional circumstances
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'Stay at home' warning issued as key whooping cough symptoms explained
Members of the public have been warned to be extra cautious if they notice symptoms of the 100-day cough - as the infection can spread rapidly and can appear similar to a cold at first
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Dirty air puts 50k kids in hospital with Manchester 5 times over pollution limit
A leap in the number of cars on the roads of the Greater Manchester area could be the cause of a sharp rise in the number of children having to be hospitalised with breathing difficulties and lung problems
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Millions urged to take quick free health check to guard against 'silent killer'
Footballer Graeme Souness and TV star Gloria Hunniford are taking part in a new NHS campaign urging people to check their blood pressure and protect against an illness that can lead to heart attacks and strokes
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The crisis in NHS dentistry is an economic problem as well as a moral failure
Since the Tories came to power the money available to fund dental work on the NHS has been cut by a third. They should finally wake up to the crisis they've created
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We're more tolerant than Rishi might think - we won't give in to his smears
Wallowing at the bottom of most polls the Tories are resorting to divisive culture war issues to drum up support, but bread and butter issues will decide the next election
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Four million off work due to dental trouble as 80% not taking new patients
A new survey has revealed shocking figures which show millions of Brits have had to take time off work due to issues with oral health and a lack of access to NHS dentists
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The major red flags for cancer which appear first thing in the morning
Abbas Kanani, who works at Chemist Click, says being really tired, having a cough that won't go away, and sweating a lot at night could be warning signs of cancer
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Doctors fear two-tier GP plan as rise of 'helpers' may put patients at risk
The alert follows the death in 2022 of Emily Chesterton, 30, of Salford, from a pulmonary embolism after being misdiagnosed twice by a PA at a London GP practice
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Brain tumour patient had nine months to live - but new treatment saved his life
A man who was given months to live says his brain tumour has effectively vanished after he signed up for a world-first treatment - with doctors hailing a cure "could be on the horizon"
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82% of chemists say business is 'unsustainable' as Tories ask them to do more
The Prime Minister last month launched his plan to free up GP appointments by allowing pharmacists to do more - but chemists warn years of underfunding has left them struggling
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Top Tories took £13k in ski trip freebies while NHS docs struggled during strike
Eight Tory MPs - including former prime minister Liz Truss - lapped up freebies and benefits during a recent jaunt to Davos, all while junior doctors were forced to strike over low pay
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Whooping cough explained with everything you need to know to avoid it
Whooping cough cases are on the rise, with 553 confirmed in England in January alone. Here's what you need to know about the bacterial infection, including how to prevent it