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Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting
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Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting

Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting timesWes Streeting has accused resident doctors of “torpedoing” their own pay rises and t...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
‘It’s heartbreaking’: resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Withdrawal of additional speciality training roles amid strike deadlock has left some doctors with uncertain futureAfter almost two years on the NHS frontline as a resident doctor, Heather Gunn says s...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

BBC Entertainment & Arts5 months ago
Key stroke treatment still not available around the clock across England
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Key stroke treatment still not available around the clock across England

Exclusive: Seven of England’s 24 stroke centres still not providing mechanical thrombectomy 24/7 despite ministers’ pledgesThe NHS has not made a “life-changing” treatment for stroke available around...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
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Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

BBC News - UK5 months ago
People living with incontinence face shortage of sanitary pads as NHS limits supplies
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People living with incontinence face shortage of sanitary pads as NHS limits supplies

More than half of NHS trusts have cap on availability of products, forcing patients to pay for products themselvesMillions of people across the UK living with incontinence are facing shortages of sani...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
NHS urges patients not to put off care as doctors in England prepare for strike
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NHS urges patients not to put off care as doctors in England prepare for strike

People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on TuesdayThe NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors pre...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
William, Kate and children attend royal Easter service for first time since her cancer diagnosis
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William, Kate and children attend royal Easter service for first time since her cancer diagnosis

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Royal Family's traditional Easter service at Windsor for the first time since Kate was diagnosed with cancer.

Sky News - UK5 months ago
What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?
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What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?

Influencers and athletes are among those claiming substances can help with injury repair, weight loss and angi-ageingMedicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims From influe...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims
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Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds several clinics making potentially unlawful claims about benefits of unregulated therapiesWhat are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Unions privately voice misgivings over BMA pay demands and doctors’ strikes
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Unions privately voice misgivings over BMA pay demands and doctors’ strikes

Senior figures express concerns over medical union’s refusal of pay rise that is higher than offer to other NHS staffTrade unions have privately expressed qualms about the forthcoming doctors’ strikes...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds
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Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers sayUK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving vote...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Young people ‘more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs’
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Young people ‘more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs’

Research for TUC analyses link between job quality and economic inactivity, as UK youth unemployment risesYoung people in the UK are more likely to leave their job for health reasons and become econom...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
NHS rehabilitation care staff shortage fails stroke patients, say health leaders
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NHS rehabilitation care staff shortage fails stroke patients, say health leaders

People receive rehab only three to four days a week in hospital – and one to two days once they are discharged, data suggestsThe NHS is failing stroke patients and limiting their chances of recovery b...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions
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UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments British drug exports to the US will escape tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as part...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Streeting hits out at BMA ‘delusion’ as talks to avert resident doctors’ strike fail
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Streeting hits out at BMA ‘delusion’ as talks to avert resident doctors’ strike fail

Six-day stoppage in England to go ahead from Tuesday as health secretary withdraws offer of extra training placesThe NHS in England is bracing for the longest strike yet by resident doctors after last...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Prince William praises 'incredible milestone' as Deborah James's cancer fund raises over £20m
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Prince William praises 'incredible milestone' as Deborah James's cancer fund raises over £20m

The Prince of Wales celebrated the "amazing legacy" of Dame Deborah James after a fund set up shortly before her death raised over £20m.

Sky News - UK5 months ago
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

The rapper says she felt faint while performing in the Broadway show and was later diagnosed with "extreme exhaustion".

BBC Entertainment & Arts5 months ago
Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute
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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likelyResident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the prospects of a deal to...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Let mothers with cancer delay maternity leave, says Jeremy Hunt
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Let mothers with cancer delay maternity leave, says Jeremy Hunt

Sir Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers to change the law around maternity leave so that it can be delayed for those recently diagnosed with cancer.

Sky News - UK5 months ago