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Strikes by health workers hit half-a-million appointments in England
Some 539,231 appointments, procedures and operations have been rescheduled.
Jun 19, 2023PoliticsJun 15, 2023
Junior doctors preparing to strike every month until next spring
If members vote to continue strikes, junior doctors will take to picket lines for three days a month, every month, until March 2024
Health
Rise in number of children treated in hospital for vaping ‘worrying’ – NHS chief
The NHS said 40 children and young people were admitted to hospital in England last year due to ‘vaping-related disorders’.
Jun 14, 2023Health
NHS calls for retired consultants to help clear hospital wait lists
Recently retired doctors will be able to perform outpatient appointments via a new digital platform
Jun 14, 2023UK
Junior doctors’ strikes pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’, NHS head says
Amanda Pritchard, NHS England’s chief executive, said the action ‘creates risk and upheaval’.
Jun 14, 2023Business News
Barclay pledges pay review body will ‘operate effectively’
There has been much debate about the NHS pay review body.
Jun 13, 2023HealthJun 13, 2023
Most early-stage breast cancer patients ‘will be long-term survivors’
Experts said that the majority of women with early stage breast cancer will beat the disease
Environment
People seek hay fever advice once every three seconds, says NHS England
It comes as the pollen count was ‘very high’ in many parts of the country.
Jun 13, 2023Politics
Nurses ‘struggling to live’, union leader warns amid new strike ballot
The Royal College of Nursing is currently balloting members in England on further strike action over pay.
Jun 12, 2023Business NewsJun 7, 2023
Senior medics demand higher overtime to cover for striking juniors
Hundreds have said they will not provide cover unless their employers agree to the demand
Health
Steve Barclay calls for ‘movement on both sides’ in junior doctors pay row
Junior doctors in England are set to stage a 72-hour walkout next week, starting at 7am on June 14.
Jun 7, 2023Health
Joe Wicks makes specialised workout video for people with Parkinson’s
The fitness coach has teamed up with the NHS to help create a dedicated exercise video.
Jun 7, 2023Health
The NHS is ‘failing women’, says women’s health ambassador
Professor Dame Lesley Regan said women ‘do not have a fair deal’.
Jun 6, 2023Health
Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high
Cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis have all increased significantly, new figures show.
Jun 6, 2023Health
Nurses begin new walkouts in Wales as pay row continues
The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Welsh Government to reopen negotiations.
Jun 6, 2023Health
‘Lifeline’ treatment to be offered to womb cancer patients
Hundreds of patients are set to be offered the new treatment each year.
May 18, 2023Health
Teenagers with obesity should be offered weight loss drug, say experts
They cautioned, however, that the appetite suppressant semaglutide should be taken as part of a wider package of treatment options.
May 17, 2023Health
‘Double testing’ helps identify more bowel cancer cases
The accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased to almost 100% by carrying out a common test twice.
May 17, 2023Health
Lack of time or motivation putting Britons off getting healthy – poll
People surveyed cited a lack of time and feeling too tired as barriers to living healthier lifestyles.
May 17, 2023Science
Cardio exercise can help reduce risk of dying from flu, study suggests
It can also help guard against dying from pneumonia, academics said.
May 16, 2023Health
Up to one in three with rheumatoid arthritis ‘at risk of long-term opioid use’
A news study warns that people diagnosed with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are ‘vulnerable’ to long-term use of strong pain relief.
May 16, 2023