All news on the topic: NHS

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Regular visits to same GP ‘improve patient health and reduce doctor workload’
The study found people did not take up more GP time consultations as their regular GP knew about their medical history. The findings were strong for older patients and those with chronic illnesses
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'I've eaten too much kebab'- and other ridiculous 999 calls to ambulance service
The Welsh Ambulance Service has given examples of real phone calls it has received from too much kebab to lost false teeth as reasons for calling 999 when someone else could really require help
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Cancer patients wait for over a year for life-saving treatment from NHS
One patient at Royal Wolverhampton hospital waited for a year and four months for treatment as figures reveal the scale of the backlogs within cancer wards in the NHS system
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Alzheimer's 'Miracle' drugs ‘carry risk of death and could shrink the brain’
Medications manufacturers insist can slow Alzheimer’s by around a third by clearing toxins in the brain. But scientists claim there is no proof symptoms are reduced and there are more risks
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Doctor shares timeline of what happens to your body if you stop vaping
More than 4.5million adults in the UK alone admit to using e-cigarettes daily or occasionally - but what exactly happens to our body when you decide to stop vaping for good?
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Steve Cotterill opens up on vicious Covid battle that left him in intensive care
He has coached and managed in all four divisions, but Steve Cotterill has never beaten a more daunting opponent than the plague which killed 230,000 Britons
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'I feel the weight of NHS on my shoulders - I'm striking to bring doctors home'
Junior doctor Sumi Manirajan is striking this weekend for adequate pay to 'be valued as a doctor was in 2008 and bring back former NHS colleagues who left for Australia'
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'I’m in love with my doctor and reckon I'd have chance if I lost 40 years'
Val Savage attended a GP appointment this week and wanted to learn more about her GP - who she enjoyed learning more about
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Granny in tears as £250 'taken from purse' on hospital ward after fall at home
Ursula Gay, 72, was rushed to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after sustaining injuries following a fall inside her home on Sunday evening, but was left in tears at what happened next
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King Charles urged by young royal fan to 'never give up' in cancer fight
King Charles revealed he's had thousands of well-wishers from around the world send him messages of support as he battles cancer and that they have been a 'source of frequent laughter and good cheer'
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Little-known change to your teeth could be warning sign for menopause
Menopause can have a significant impact on your oral health, and researchers are urging women to 'receive special preventive and therapeutic care from doctors and dentists' during this time
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'Right-wing short-term memory of our NHS medics’ heroics is simply Breathtaking'
Doctors fought on the front line of Covid, but now they aren't even given a fair pay deal - they were ripping up bin bags for PPE while the government was handing out multi-million-pound contracts to their friends
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ITV blood scandal drama set to be 'compelling and harrowing story' claims victim
A victim of the blood scandal has spoken about the new ITV drama which he believes will be a 'harrowing story' if the network are able to portray the scandal 'faithfully'
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NHS nurses demand 'several thousand pounds' in pay rise to stop more strikes
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has demanded a lump sum on top of a "substantial" above inflation pay rise in order to tackle the NHS workforce crisis with thousands leaving
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Strict new limits on how much you can gamble on online slot games from September
New measures announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) follow dire warnings about the link between gambling and suicide among young adults
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Junior doctors get public backing ahead of five-day strike as ministers blamed
Ahead of the junior doctors' strike that begins this weekend, polling by Savanta shows the majority of people back the medics in their fight with the Government over pay
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'Our happy child died after hospital sent him home - he should still be alive'
The mum and uncle of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir blasted an independent report into the death of their beloved son and nephew after they say it left out 13 pages of their evidence
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Kate Garraway meets author who shared hospital ward with Derek
Kate Garraway met author Michael Rosen for a segment on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Thursday where they reflected on the Covid-19 pandemic which ultimately claimed Derek's life
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Alopecia breakthrough as first treatment of hair loss disease approved for NHS
Alopecia, which causes hair to fall out, can be devastating for people's mental health. This new treatment offers a glimmer of hope for the thousands across the UK who suffer from the condition and can't afford to go private
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Change in eating habits can be early warning sign of rare form of dementia
A rare type of dementia, known as FTD, is less likely to present itself with symptoms such as memory loss and confusion. Instead, those with the disease may notice changes to their eating behaviour - here's what to look out for
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Long-term sick being failed by Tories' record NHS backlog, Keir Starmer says
Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the Government of writing off people who are unable to work because they are languishing on record NHS hospital waiting lists
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'My dad got Covid in hospital - ITV drama Breathtaking is our harrowing reality'
Sharon Collins witnessed first-hand the devastation that took hold in hospitals when her father died after catching coronavirus on a ward, and says ITV's Breathtaking is 'real life'
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Telltale liver cancer symptom can be spotted when you look into someone's eyes
One sign of liver cancer could be something that people notice when they look into your eyes - and you should see a doctor straight away if you realise you have it
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Six 'toxic' sugary drinks that may be making children across the UK sick
From a sugar-laden Five Guys milkshake and slushies to caffeine-heavy Prime energy drinks, nutritionists have warned which drinks parents should dodge for the sake of their child's health