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UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say
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UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

Concern that supply chain disruption could hit health essentials – and prices – from painkillers to cancer treatmentMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortag...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over
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No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over

The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths
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'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths

An "alarming" report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year - as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding
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Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Campaigner criticises ‘shortsighted and self-defeating’ decision and says it increases risk to the UK publicThe polio virus was detected in London sewage for the second time this year, days before min...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Szmodics taken to Czech hospital after collision
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Szmodics taken to Czech hospital after collision

Republic of Ireland's Sammie Szmodics spends a night in hospital after a collision against a Czech Republic player leaves him unconscious.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case
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Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case

After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK
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New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK

The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government dealsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxNew York City’s p...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas
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NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a British Palestinian, is remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
NHS bosses say resident doctors’ strike will cause ‘maximum harm’
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NHS bosses say resident doctors’ strike will cause ‘maximum harm’

BMA’s decision to withdraw from talks with government and NHS chiefs has sparked a war of wordsNHS bosses have accused resident doctors of seeking to cause “maximum harm” to patients by striking for s...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Labour failing to shift power from Whitehall to local areas, analysis finds
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Labour failing to shift power from Whitehall to local areas, analysis finds

Ministers not on course to meet their objectives in ongoing overhaul of public services, says Institute for Government Keir Starmer’s drive to overhaul public services is failing to live up to its aim...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
NHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas and stirring up racial hatred
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NHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas and stirring up racial hatred

An NHS doctor has been charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
UK politics: Trump says UK’s aircraft carriers are just ‘toys’ – as it happened
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UK politics: Trump says UK’s aircraft carriers are just ‘toys’ – as it happened

The comments were part of a broader address in which he condemned Nato alliesYesterday the Conservative party said that it wanted to ban political parties from distributing campaign literature in a fo...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Communities to benefit from neighbourhood health centres on their doorstep
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Communities to benefit from neighbourhood health centres on their doorstep

Long Eaton Health Centre is one of 27 neighbourhood sites set to bring care closer to home, backed by up to £50m. Communities across England will benefit from more one-stop-shop health services on the...

News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound 6 months ago
Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban
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Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban

Rule change follows high court challenge brought by two doctors prevented from working in specialist fieldsDoctors who have been prevented from working in the NHS while they wait for asylum decisions...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute
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Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300mResident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after re...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England
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Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England

Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the countrySchool immunisation services and pharmacies are reporting surging demand for routine vaccinati...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
UK politics: Tories claim McSweeney has ‘serious questions’ to answer about phone theft – as it happened
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UK politics: Tories claim McSweeney has ‘serious questions’ to answer about phone theft – as it happened

Shadow cabinet officer minister claims ‘this whole thing stinks to high heaven’Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs.Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has urged people to reject “c...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital
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Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital

Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey
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Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey

The survey shows only one in four people are satisfied with the NHS but the figure is even lower in younger age groups.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns
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Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

BBC News - UK6 months ago