All news on the topic: NHS

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Women's health expert explains why you must get screened for cervical cancer
Around three thousand women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK - but the condition is highly preventable and can be cured if detected and treated early enough.
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Diabetes symptoms include an unusual tingling pain in your feet
Diabetes symptoms can be really difficult to spot in its early stages, and you might simply be mistaking the signs for tiredness or getting older - but there's one key high blood sugar symptom on your feet you shouldn't ignore
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Top doctor at famous hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth dies aged 46
Dr Stephen Quinn, who was a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at St Mary's Hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth, has died aged 46 with tributes describing him as "incredibly kind"
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'My routine smear test saved my life - I survived cancer to pass on a message'
During Cervical Screening Awareness Week, Esther Stevens is sharing her diagnosis story and why the mum-of-two feels as though she survived cancer 'for a reason'
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Boy, 7, born with one hand launches fundraising drive for 'Iron Man' prosthetic
Louie Morgan-Kemp said the device, called the Hero Arm and made by Open Bionics, would mean he can pour his own drink without spilling it
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Five silent killer symptoms you may be mistaking for something less serious
Cancer symptoms can affect anyone at any time and signs of the disease can often go unnoticed or undiagnosed for years - and that includes a silent killer affecting the brain
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Suicide side effect risk warning over common NHS antibiotic after doctor's death
Retired consultant cardiologist Robert Stevenson died by suicide after taking common NHS antibiotic ciprofloxacin leading a coroner to issue a warning of the possible side effects
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1 in 5 NHS patients believe delays to treatment made their cancer worse
A recent report by MacMillan Cancer Support found a collapse in waiting time standards since 2014 has resulted in 180,000 dangerous treatment delays, with the charity chief saying cancer care is in 'crisis'
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Patient becomes blind in one eye after hospital appointment mix-up
The 83-year-old man had been reviewed by eye specialists when treated in Hull Royal Infirmary following a fall - but the need for a vital review in six months was not communicated to him or his GP
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Two million Brits have been taking antidepressants for five years or more
Brits' long-term dependence on anti-depressants has been laid bare as figures show a quarter of people using the drugs have been taking them for more than five years
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'My girl was told she didn't look like she has sickle cell - then she was dead'
Cecilia Shoetan, 76, lost her eldest daughter Lorraine when she died from sickle cell even after a doctor said she didn't look like she had the disease
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David Cameron heckled 'shame on you' after defending Tory cuts at Covid Inquiry
David Cameron faced questions over the austerity cuts to public services under his leadership between 2010 and 2016 as he became the first politician to be grilled by the Covid Inquiry
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Austerity ministers must be 'taken to task' in Covid Inquiry on 'unprepared' NHS
David Cameron, George Osborne and Jeremy Hunt will all appear before the Covid inquiry this week as health leaders and unions warn they have 'serious questions to answer'
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Tory government 'completely to blame' as strikes reach worst level in 30 years
Latest figures show there were 3.7million working days lost in labour disputes in the UK in the 11 months to April, the highest number in an 11-month period since 1990 - and union leaders blame Tories
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Mum who thought she had summer cold told she may have just months to live
Katie Froggatt was given the harrowing news that she would die within a year but she believes in miracles and after finding out her cancer is shrinking, she want to go to Germany for treatment
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Dashcam footage shows heroic van driver saving the life of choking motorist
Brandon Alderson has been praised as a 'hero in a Hi-Vis' for jumping into action after noticing a man on the side of the road in clear distress
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'Everywhere we look, there are good reasons to give Sunak and Tories the boot'
Kevin Maguire says record waiting lists in the NHS, sclerotic economic growth, stubbornly high inflation, crippled public services and a bad Brexit are just some of the reasons to give Tories the boot
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'Nurses like me should not have to beg for a pay rise as hospitals struggle'
Royal College of Nursing member Tunde Aduragbemi, who works as a nurse at a hospital in Bolton, said further strike action would show ministers that their pay offer is not enough
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Doctor shares the medical issues making you tired 'all the time'
If you're been struggling with fatigue lately despite getting plenty of sleep, there may be a medical cause. Doctor Raja Mohan shares a number of possible reasons behind tiredness
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'My baby's grumpy face wasn't funny - it was a symptom of something serious'
Rebecca Edwards gave birth to her son Tommy Goss on July 15, but after a week the formerly healthy baby began exhibiting concerning symptoms and needed an urgent operation
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Rishi Sunak urged to 'come clean' over what he knew about Partygate
Labour chair Anneliese Dodds has written to Mr Sunak to demand “honesty” over the “culture of brazen rule-breaking” in No10 during the Covid lockdowns
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Dog walker sent to hospital after dirty needle stabs right through her shoe
Daniel Stoyanova was walking her border collie Bubba through a graveyard in Edinburgh when she felt a sharp pain in her right foot, and was later urged to go to hospital
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'The Metropolitan Police must act on nasty video from Partygate gathering'
Bombshell footage exclusively shared by us reveals Tory staffers drinking, dancing and celebrating in close quarters – enjoying each others’ company as the rest of the country stayed at home
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Man fights back tears after hair transformation makes him '20 years younger'
Many commented on the miraculous transformation, with one saying it 'took 20 years off the guy', while the man himself, Al, 42, clearly could not believe his eyes when he saw his new head of hair, exclaiming 'Oh my God! That looks unbelievable'
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Nine signs of cancer including ‘silent’ symptom you can spot on your feet
Skin cancer experts are warning people of the danger of the sunny weather, as melanoma can develop when skin gets too much sun and the cells become damaged and start mutating