All news on the topic: NHS

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Patient becomes blind in one eye after hospital appointment mix-up
The 83-year-old man had been reviewed by eye specialists when treated in Hull Royal Infirmary following a fall - but the need for a vital review in six months was not communicated to him or his GP
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Two million Brits have been taking antidepressants for five years or more
Brits' long-term dependence on anti-depressants has been laid bare as figures show a quarter of people using the drugs have been taking them for more than five years
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'My girl was told she didn't look like she has sickle cell - then she was dead'
Cecilia Shoetan, 76, lost her eldest daughter Lorraine when she died from sickle cell even after a doctor said she didn't look like she had the disease
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David Cameron heckled 'shame on you' after defending Tory cuts at Covid Inquiry
David Cameron faced questions over the austerity cuts to public services under his leadership between 2010 and 2016 as he became the first politician to be grilled by the Covid Inquiry
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Austerity ministers must be 'taken to task' in Covid Inquiry on 'unprepared' NHS
David Cameron, George Osborne and Jeremy Hunt will all appear before the Covid inquiry this week as health leaders and unions warn they have 'serious questions to answer'
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Tory government 'completely to blame' as strikes reach worst level in 30 years
Latest figures show there were 3.7million working days lost in labour disputes in the UK in the 11 months to April, the highest number in an 11-month period since 1990 - and union leaders blame Tories
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Mum who thought she had summer cold told she may have just months to live
Katie Froggatt was given the harrowing news that she would die within a year but she believes in miracles and after finding out her cancer is shrinking, she want to go to Germany for treatment
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Dashcam footage shows heroic van driver saving the life of choking motorist
Brandon Alderson has been praised as a 'hero in a Hi-Vis' for jumping into action after noticing a man on the side of the road in clear distress
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'Everywhere we look, there are good reasons to give Sunak and Tories the boot'
Kevin Maguire says record waiting lists in the NHS, sclerotic economic growth, stubbornly high inflation, crippled public services and a bad Brexit are just some of the reasons to give Tories the boot
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'Nurses like me should not have to beg for a pay rise as hospitals struggle'
Royal College of Nursing member Tunde Aduragbemi, who works as a nurse at a hospital in Bolton, said further strike action would show ministers that their pay offer is not enough
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Doctor shares the medical issues making you tired 'all the time'
If you're been struggling with fatigue lately despite getting plenty of sleep, there may be a medical cause. Doctor Raja Mohan shares a number of possible reasons behind tiredness
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'My baby's grumpy face wasn't funny - it was a symptom of something serious'
Rebecca Edwards gave birth to her son Tommy Goss on July 15, but after a week the formerly healthy baby began exhibiting concerning symptoms and needed an urgent operation
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Rishi Sunak urged to 'come clean' over what he knew about Partygate
Labour chair Anneliese Dodds has written to Mr Sunak to demand “honesty” over the “culture of brazen rule-breaking” in No10 during the Covid lockdowns
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Dog walker sent to hospital after dirty needle stabs right through her shoe
Daniel Stoyanova was walking her border collie Bubba through a graveyard in Edinburgh when she felt a sharp pain in her right foot, and was later urged to go to hospital
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'The Metropolitan Police must act on nasty video from Partygate gathering'
Bombshell footage exclusively shared by us reveals Tory staffers drinking, dancing and celebrating in close quarters – enjoying each others’ company as the rest of the country stayed at home
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Man fights back tears after hair transformation makes him '20 years younger'
Many commented on the miraculous transformation, with one saying it 'took 20 years off the guy', while the man himself, Al, 42, clearly could not believe his eyes when he saw his new head of hair, exclaiming 'Oh my God! That looks unbelievable'
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Nine signs of cancer including ‘silent’ symptom you can spot on your feet
Skin cancer experts are warning people of the danger of the sunny weather, as melanoma can develop when skin gets too much sun and the cells become damaged and start mutating
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King's Birthday Honours list in full from unsung heroes to TV legends
King Charles's list ranges from a grieving mother who turned a tragedy into a charity honouring their legacy, a 106-year-old fundraising through exercise, and those aiding Ukrainian refugees
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Windrush Generation faced race hate, injustice and a fight for equality in UK
The passengers were workers who came here to find a better life, who responded to the post-WWII call of the mother country, and who deserve to be celebrated for all of their achievements
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Myles Stephenson holds back tears as he shares sign his baby suffered a stroke
Myles Stephenson, X Factor winner with Rak-Su, opened up on his son's devastating cerebral palsy diagnosis
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Asda has made a huge change to discounts this week – and shoppers are not happy
But from June 15, shoppers can now only get an extra 10% cashpot boost in the Asda Rewards app when buying fresh food - and customers are reacting to the change
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NHS workers take six million sick days because of poor mental health
Labour’s Dr Rosena Allin-Khan warned hard-working staff including doctors and nurses are facing extra pressures as hospitals struggle with record waiting lists
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Health chiefs warn hospitals face 'busiest day ever' as heatwave continues in UK
NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the hot weather has increased demand at A&E departments, with medical staff currently prioritising urgent and emergency care
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Skin cancer signs, symptoms and how to minimise your risk of getting it
GP answers some of the more commonly asked questions about the disease which affects around 16,700 in the UK every year
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'Doctors strikes underline that we must finish this fag-end of a government'
The dispute that drags on is a stain on ministers who spend more time on Tory psychodramas than governance, says Paul Routledge