All news on the topic: NHS

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NHS plan will see nearly a million staff hired to plug doctors and nurses gap
The long-awaited NHS workforce plan is likely to come under scrutiny when it is published at midday on Friday, with the Tories having only committed funding for the first five years
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Subtle lung cancer symptom spotted on your fingers - 'unexpected' sign revealed
Lung cancer can prevent more unexpected symptoms, such as a change in the shape of your fingers as well as the condition of your fingernails
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NHS and railways are top sectors that will benefit from a better 5G network
Economic modelling predicts that the UK economy could see a boost of £5bn a year from the roll-out of 5G-enabled technologies by 2030
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Mirror's defibrillators campaign praised as ministers unveil £1million funding
Community organisations can bid for funding, and successful applicants can choose to match the funding, meaning up to 2,000 life-saving devices could be supplied
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'I had my prostate removed by a robot, it only took two days to recover'
Radio host Les Ross underwent pioneering surgery after routine tests confirmed he was suffering from prostate cancer, often referred to as a 'silent killer'
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Do you support senior doctors going on strike - vote in our poll
Senior NHS doctors have downed tools today in a 48-hour strike following a bitter dispute over pay, as the British Medical Association reveals consultants have had a 35 percent real-terms loss of income since 2008/09
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Five simple ways to get more fibre as 90 per cent of us don't eat enough
The UK government says adults are supposed to eat 30g of fibre a day, but most of us get just over half that
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'Talented' student 'who did anything for anyone' dies after epileptic fit at 18
Abigail Eldridge from Cornwall, has been described as a "loving and supportive sister" to her older brother Charlie, as well as being a "caring friend with a great sense of humour"
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Grieving families want Hillsborough-style inquest for 'biggest NHS scandal ever'
At least 456 people died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital after being given powerful painkillers inappropriately - with lawyer Emma Jones bidding for a Hillsborough-style inquest
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Grieving widow says 'talk is cheap' as Covid victims turn backs on Matt Hancock
The former Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock did not take any personal blame as some victims who lost loves ones to Covid shouted "killer" as he left the Covid Inquiry
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Author Michael Rosen chokes up in Repair Shop NHS special after near-death coma
BBC One viewers are in for an emotional ride as The Repair Shop marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS by restoring everything from a Thomas The Tank Engine catering trolley to a vintage doctor's bag
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Boy, 6, hit by car in front of horrified family after running to get a slushie
Denis-Jack Ward from East Lothian was knocked down by a car after running into the road to get a slushie - he's now finally walking again despite fears he'd lose his leg
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Nurses strikes over as ballot turnout too low for legal walkout
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the turnout for its latest ballot was 43.4% - well below the 50% limit for industrial action to be legal, but 84% of those who did vote supported strikes
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Susanna Reid shares 'hurdles' she's faced as she shares breast screening update
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid has shared an update on booking her breast screening appointment after admitting yesterday she hadn't got round to scheduling one yet
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Sarah Ferguson vows to push UK breast cancer screening drive after her diagnosis
A source close to Sarah Ferguson said she is recovering well and had pledged to use her experience to help women of 50 to 70 see the importance of getting checked regularly
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'Exciting new 12-week programme gives real boost to older people with bad backs'
Dr Miriam Stoppard on a new rehabilitation project launched to help people over 65 suffering with LSS, a narrowing of the spinal canal, providing group education, strengthening ­exercises and supervised walking
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NHS nurse shortage left Britain vulnerable to pandemic, Covid Inquiry told
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) infection control lead Rosemary Gallagher told the Inquiry: 'We know that we went into the pandemic with a significant shortage, about 50,000 nurses short'
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Suella Braverman accused of 'unworkable' PR stunt after missing barge target
The under-fire Home Secretary had previously claimed that the Bibby Stockholm would be in place in Portland Port, Dorset, by now - but the barge is still 120 miles away undergoing checks
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'I understand what you're going through, millionaire PM says from helicopter'
Rishi Sunak wants Britain to hold its nerve, says Fleet Street Fox. Bit difficult when he's the one who seems to have most of it
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Targeted lung cancer screening roll out could save thousands from silent killer
Patients will have their risk of cancer assessed based on their smoking history and other factors - and those considered high risk will be invited for specialist scans every two years
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Medics warn Rishi Sunak his NHS reforms will fail if he steps in over pay
The Government is expected to announce a doubling of medical school places for doctors, with a pledge to train tens of thousands of new nurses and midwives, more trainee GPs and dentists
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Matt Hancock urged not to 'rewrite history' on austerity at Covid Inquiry
The ex-Health Secretary could face questions on NHS resources after Dame Sally Davies, the former Chief Medical Officer, told the Inquiry the Government 'disinvested' in public health, leaving the country lacking 'resilience'
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Weird creatures coming to beaches as UK coast becomes 'more like the Med'
As sea temperatures around the UK continue to rise at a steady rate, a number of unusual and exotic marine species are being spotted, such as jelly fish, sharks and turtles
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Thousands still shielding from Covid 'failed by ministers' as support cut back
From Tuesday the NHS will stop automatically contacting immunosuppressed patients who test positive for Covid - a move alarmed MPs say will cost more lives.
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What the letters, numbers and symbols on sun cream bottles actually mean
There are plenty of numbers, symbols and codes on bottles of sun cream and understanding what they mean could be a huge help in picking out the right product to give you the most protection