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Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:40
Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.
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Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:04
Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.
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UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:56
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
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Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 04:37
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
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Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 21:04
The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.
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Inquest hears of opportunities missed in teen death

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:01
The inquest is hearing from staff who were on duty when Chloe Longster was admitted to hospital.
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'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 11:47
An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.
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More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 09:12
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
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A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 02:01
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?
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What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 18:38
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
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We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 17:11
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
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Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?

Sun, 10/06/2024 - 03:33
Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.
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Eye and ear checks to be offered to autistic students at school

Sat, 10/05/2024 - 02:02
An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.
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Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 18:00
A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains.
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The places with the worst GP shortages revealed

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 02:37
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
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The places with the worst GP shortages revealed

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 02:37
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
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Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 02:24
A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.
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Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 17:39
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
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Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 17:39
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
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Steep fall in young smokers in past decade

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:39
Nearly 12% of UK adults smoked in 2023 - the lowest level since 2011, the Office for National Statistics says.
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