All news on the topic: NHS

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Charity lawyer slams Captain Tom's charity for 'damaging' his reputation
Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore has come under repeated fire for her running of his namesake charity over salary, claiming an award he won, and then publicly losing an appeal to keep an illegally built pool-spa complex
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Indi Gregory dies in mum's arms as heartbroken dad slams NHS and courts
Critically ill Indi Gregory, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, suffered from an incurable condition that affected her cells - her parents battled to have her taken to Italy for treatment but after losing their appeals she died overnight
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Three quarters of pensioners struggled to get GP appointment, study finds
A study by the Silver Voices campaign group has laid bare the difficulties pensioners face in securing face-to-face appointments with their family doctors - forcing some to go private
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Docs prescribed pain killers for man's thunderclap headaches – now he's dying
Matthew Collins says his only hope is a £250,000 tumour-killing injection - but it is not available on the NHS so the Welshman is crowdfunding to extend his life
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Captain Tom's daughter's controversies from spa ban to tearful £800k book sales
Captain Sir Tom Moore became a national treasure when the country was in lockdown amid the threat of coronavirus but following his sad death, his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore has found herself in hot water regarding his legacy
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Toddler born with rare conditions has had five major surgeries in short life
Aria Fionda was born with a rare congenital conditions called Oesophageal Atresia (OA) and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF), and spent time on a ventilator and hooked up to machines
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Police treating 'NHS board as suspect' in sudden death of 10-year-old girl
Milly Main died in 2017 after she contracted an infection at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with Scotland's biggest health board now reportedly being considered a formal suspect
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Little-known sign of mouth cancer which could be mistaken for simple tooth ache
Early detection of mouth cancer may be impacted by a scarcity of NHS dentists, an oral health charity has said, so being aware of the symptoms is more important than ever
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Sleep apnoea - symptoms of the debilitating health problem battled by Roman Kemp
The health condition sleep apnoea is a lot more common than you might think, affecting some 936 million adults worldwide - including Roman Kemp
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Girl left in constant agonyafter developing horror skin infection from hot tub
Poppy Flambert lives in constant pain everyday, after using a hot tub left her with a skin infection on her toe. Diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome, she and her mother are raising awareness of the debilitating condition
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Unusual liver cancer symptom that can be noticed when carrying shopping
According to Cancer Research UK, figures show in an average year more than 6,000 people are diagnosed with liver disease - and early symptoms are often hard to spot
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All the symptoms to look for in new Covid strains as expert say to 'be vigilant'
New coronavirus strains including an Omicron spin-off known as HV.1 and a descendant of Pirola dubbed JN.1 could sweep through Britain before winter as doctors release symptoms to watch out for
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All five of the Victorian-era diseases making a major comeback in the UK
Last year, the number of people hospitalised with potentially deadly Victorian diseases soared to a five-year high with scarlet fever, gout and malnutrition on the rise
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All the signs you've been bitten by bed bugs and the difference from other bites
Bed bug bites are becoming more and more common as infestations continue to spread across the UK and Europe - but you might not even know the most common symptoms to look out for
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Silent killer condition with no obvious symptoms affecting millions of Brits
More than 14 million people in the UK have high blood pressure, a condition described as a silent killer as often there are no obvious symptoms and can often remain undiagnosed
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Little boy denied wonder drug on NHS writes heartbreaking letter to King Charles
Threatened by the life-limiting condition of cystic fibrosis and denied access to a new wonder-drug, four-year-old Jesse Browne has pleaded for help to King Charles
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Doctors urge minister to rethink plan to hand £480m NHS deal to US firm Palantir
In the first major intervention from clinicians in the mammoth deal to make a unified patient database, Doctors Association UK called on the government to ensure "public trust and value for money" in the system
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Urgent symptoms that mean you need to go to A&E
NHS data shows that more and more people are going to emergency departments with minor ailments such as nasal congestion, nausea and even hiccups
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TikToker shouts 'I'm dying' on the floor of a busy A&E to 'get seen quickly'
Farah Shams was slammed online after posting a TikTok where she screamed “I’m dying” in the middle of an A&E room - but she claims she was raising awareness
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Chris Whitty says everyone should follow 'old fashioned' tricks to live longer
Sir Chris Witty has published his annual report, sharing that he believes ill health is not inevitable, and he's urging people to live healthier lifestyles, and for the government to encourage it too
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Four cancer symptoms easily missed including unusual changes in your mouth
Cancer symptoms can often go undetected for a number of years, which is why it's vital to check yourself for the most common signs of the disease - including the unusual symptoms you might be missing
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Debilitating silent condition that can cause serious issues including sight loss
Silent migraines are different from normal migraines as they are not always associated with a headache - but since they can be scary, it is important to know the symptoms
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Croup symptoms and treatment for common condition with 'seal barking' cough
Croup mainly affects youngsters between six months and three years old, with most cases occurring in one-year-olds and symptoms can cause a distinctive cough
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A visit to your local pharmacy can help with more than you think
Boots pharmacist Jay Patel explains why your local pharmacy should be a first port of call for common minor health concerns
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Expert shares unusual way you can check for mouth cancer while sat at your desk
Karen Coates from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed several symptoms to watch out for at home amid a crisis in the NHS dental system that means less people with throat cancer are diagnosed early