Blood scandal victims need quick payouts - lawyer

A lawyer representing some claimants says they should receive compensation "immediately".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uHpfLIW

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Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

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Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower praised for addiction post

An addiction charity says celebrities talking about their problems can encourage others to seek help.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UDpmf6q

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Covid infections on the way down again across the UK

About 3.2 million are thought to have the virus - a drop of more than half a million on the previous week.

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Heart gene therapy to remove young sudden death risk

Experts hope to permanently correct or silence the inherited genetic material that is involved.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mgo295n

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Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases

The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f8gMSal

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Painkillers: 'Buying online fuelled ruinous addiction'

Experts are concerned about a growth in drugs sold easily online to patients, bypassing doctors.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/c8BMha6

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Bill worry for couple after premature baby born in Turkey

Stephen and Louise Crawshaw-Bowen said they might have to sell their house to pay for treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VwAG5Wv

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Cold sores traced back to kissing in Bronze Age by Cambridge research

Scientists say a strain of herpes arose during vast migrations of people 5,000 years ago.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wUzANDl

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NHS to close Tavistock child gender identity clinic

It follows criticism of England's only children's gender identity clinic in an independent review.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yBSoJvR

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Dangerous bacterium found in Mississippi soil

Medics are on alert for cases of the rare infection that cause can be serious and even deadly to some people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/x4XI6q1

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Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jKRBlbd

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Girl restrained at hospital in Wales left traumatised

The 17-year-old was regularly restrained and "treated like an animal", her father claims.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WnjFqsc

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Working women need greater menopause rights - MPs

A cross-party group calls for greater protection in the workplace and a trial of "menopause leave".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gqkIhSQ

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Jeremy Hunt calls contaminated-blood scandal a huge failing of democracy

The former health secretary says the state can sometimes "close ranks around a lie".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aA15kBh

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Fourth patient seemingly cured of HIV

A man who has had HIV since the 1980s had a bone marrow transplant from a donor resistant to the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GhsdFPy

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Guy's and St Thomas': Hospital in meltdown over IT issues - whistleblower

IT servers at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London stopped working during last week's heatwave.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M0aLpzh

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Covid origin studies say evidence points to Wuhan market

One of the researchers said he hoped the studies would correct the false theory that it came from a lab.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YDtk6zh

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Monkeypox: CDC says US leads globally in most known cases

The rise in cases comes amid expanded testing in addition to the growing outbreak of the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Sv8Xcan

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Alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking are predicted to rise

Forecasters say heavy home drinking in England is to blame - but it's not too late to address the issue.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zb4V0dg

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Welsh NHS staff advised how to access food banks

A worker says colleagues were "incredulous" after the email from the Welsh NHS's logistical arm.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WcrFQqh

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Covid pandemic births: Mothers 'pitted against midwives'

Elective Caesarean rates spiked due to women trying to get their partners by their side, experts say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FrtUwEP

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Rise in alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking habits predicted

Forecasters say heavy home drinking in England is to blame - but it's not too late to address the issue.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zb4V0dg

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Likely cause of mystery child hepatitis outbreak found

UK experts believe they can now explain the recent spate of mysterious liver problems in young children.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZxPrcAI

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Dementia: Ex-Wales rugby star fears not recognising his children

Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iS5wkDc

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NHS in England facing worst staffing crisis, MPs warn

The large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies is posing a serious risk to patient safety, MPs say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Sj91foM

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Google rules blocked children's diabetes app

An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6V5fYNz

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Is hay fever getting worse in the UK?

Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1cL5WsF

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Abortion in US: How misinformation has fuelled the debate

Claims about health concerns and legal rights are intensifying the strength of feeling.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/u7A3Y29

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Paid leave for premature births aims to be a relief for parents

A new law would give parents with babies in neonatal units up to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HTw4tyK

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Teresa Xu: Chinese woman loses court case over bid to freeze eggs

Teresa Xu took legal action after a Beijing hospital refused to freeze her eggs as she is not married.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uRI3wCY

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Monkeypox: WHO declares highest alert over outbreak

More than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 countries, the organisation says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LuOPHS6

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UK Covid cases continuing to rise

Latest figures show around 5.8% of the population has coronavirus compared with 5.4% a week earlier.

source BBC News - Health https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62265648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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Monkeypox: Vaccination programme to be stepped up in London

Infection rates continue to rise with most cases across England in the capital, health bosses say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Z2gDyVQ

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Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade

An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aS18gw5

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Patients paying for private ops to avoid NHS waits

The BBC sees evidence of people taking out loans and turning to crowdfunding to pay bills of up to £15,000.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N3957tq

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US President Joe Biden 'doing great' after testing positive for Covid

The 79-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work, the White House says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5MgueZa

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Cancer waiting times performance in Wales hits low

Hundreds of patients are waiting to start cancer treatment beyond the two-month target.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QaDdekz

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Linda Evangelista: Supermodel settles cosmetic procedure case

The model is "pleased" the case is settled, after saying last year she was "permanently deformed".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/c3mTEtL

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Covid inquiry: Lessons will be learned before next pandemic

UK public inquiry launches with promise of robust probe into whether more could have been done.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MOXo6FL

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Drugs death taskforce chief says punishing addicts must stop

David Strang calls for an overhaul of addiction services and reform of drugs laws in Scotland.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SufDs3h

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Transformational therapy cures haemophilia B

A patient on the trial says his life now feels "completely normal", having grown up fearing getting hurt.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qNTYyA

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NHS services may have to be cut to fund pay award

NHS bosses have no extra money for wage increase, as nurses union ballots members over industrial action.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UmfFhG3

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Women's health: Mandatory training for all new doctors

The government says its new strategy will make it easier for women to access tailored care.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nXxv6yH

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Snakebites becoming more common in the UK

It is linked to a rise in exotic pet ownership and some of those bitten include teens and small children.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UroViF3

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Cost of living: Care workers going hungry for their job

Rising prices means many people working in the care sector are struggling to make ends meet.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hpeEDTB

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Why hot weather makes managing diabetes harder

Many people with diabetes have found it difficult to manage their blood sugar during the heatwave.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vuJbCBd

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UK heatwave: Hottest day on record likely with highs of up to 42C

A "do-not-travel" warning is issued for many parts - as temperatures hit 35C before midday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AGm2VLr

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Sepsis: Cwm Taf Morgannwg failures 'led to woman's death'

A watchdog says the woman's death could have been avoided, calling it an "injustice" to her family.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JXAWLiH

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Abortion: Bill banning abortion protests challenged

The legislation, which Stormont passed in March, is set to be challenged at the Supreme Court.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Oj9y0ez

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Worrying number of slim children dieting

Slimming attempts have shot up and not just among those who are overweight, a study in England suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nehoa7T

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What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2HIUrpn

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UK heatwave: Temperatures top 38C and likely to rise on Tuesday

The UK experiences its hottest day of the year as 38C is exceeded in parts of south-east England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3MOWsIb

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Covid: Outbreaks affect surgery at Stornoway hospital

Non-essential surgery and most patient visiting are suspended at Western Isles Hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2dfErsm

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Batten disease 'one of the worst in the world'

Aimee Tilley says she is fighting to prolong the life of her six-year-old son who has Batten disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZAUFDH9

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Ghana confirms first cases of deadly Marburg virus

Two patients in the West African nation have died recently of the Ebola-like virus, officials say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vUnmo8W

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UK skin cancer deaths higher in men than women

There are about 1,400 deaths a year from melanoma in men, compared to 980 in women, says Cancer Research UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/I3bOeXl

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Heatwave: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning

The highest alert for parts of England means there is a danger to life as temperatures could hit 40C.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WlkK3x4

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Belfast Trust: Refrigeration issues cause loss of blood stocks

The loss comes as the Blood Transfusion service calls on eligible donors to come forward to donate.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4oC9PF6

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Archie Battersbee: Court appeal decision due

The 12-year-old's parents are appealing against a decision to end life support for their son.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dw0Ym79

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Periods: Company offers staff time off and flexible working

When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/laADIWG

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Ambulance services branded on brink of collapse

BBC Newsnight spends 12 hours at six hospitals with the longest delays handing over patients. to A&E.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/luaZ1Ui

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Wynter Andrews: Hospital trust to be prosecuted over baby's death

Nottingham Coroner's Court hears Wynter Andrews's death was "a clear and obvious case of neglect".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8uZ4Oti

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Covid: Sore throat now top symptom that could be the virus

That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ge1bmVc

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Pressure on NHS emergency services getting worse in England

Patients are waiting longer for ambulances and many staff are off sick with Covid.

source BBC News - Health https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62161607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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Southampton General Hospital says 12-hour waits for emergency patients

Southampton General Hospital's deputy chief medical officer says the situation has become "extreme".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rRb89o2

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Turkey teeth: Are cut-price reality TV teeth worth it?

UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GYZVlAi

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Mental health: 'Being in a mother and baby unit saved my life'

After the birth of her first child Kerry Nash became "completely consumed" by depression.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/47AGadr

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Extreme weather warning extended to Tuesday

Temperatures are set to peak on Monday, with highs of 36C forecast for parts of south-east England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mbSTOcX

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Highest alert level for ambulance services in England

NHS trusts are under extreme pressure, struggling to cope with high levels of demand.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/odAMhck

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Scottish A&E waiting times reach new record high

Figures show 9,108 patients waited longer than four hours, more than a third of all who went to A&E.

source BBC News - Health https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-62134874?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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Cambridge hospital 'under pressure' as Covid absences double

Some 200 staff are off sick or self-isolating while bosses are "working hard" to maintain services.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fIudnk9

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'Disability fashion line was a lightbulb moment'

The woman behind a disability-adaptive clothing brand making a mark in the fashion industry.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S6X93h1

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UK heatwave: Temperatures set to build to peak on Monday

People are being warned of heat risks to their health amid temperatures reaching above 30C.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qSdRjA7

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Queen Alexandra Hospital declares critical incident over staffing and heatwave

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth declares a critical incident due to "extreme pressures".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3r4S97u

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Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30CD94z

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Archie Battersbee's High Court review hearing to begin

A High Court judge ruled life support should end but Archie's family have permission to appeal.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Jn2R8BV

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Sickle cell: 'I want patients to know there is hope'

Anusjka Regis-Etumnu received stem cell treatment for sickle cell disease on the NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xSi9Zma

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Nottingham maternity crisis: Are voices finally being heard?

Does the latest review offer families the hope of finally having their voices heard?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/le4L6dg

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UK heatwave: Heat-health alert to activate as temperatures soar

The Met Office warns temperatures could possibly reach 33C and be the "hottest day of the year".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WfvTnmG

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UK heatwave: Parents urged to keep children out of sun

The warning for parents comes as a heat-health alert continues for parts of the UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M6gc8l1

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Nearly half a million more adults on antidepressants in England

There has also been a rise in children and teenagers taking the drugs, NHS figures show.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MxGeEV4

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Covid infections hit 2.7 million in UK

The latest figures show an estimated one in 25 people has the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f4FSdHQ

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UK heatwave: Temperatures to hit low 30s as heat-health alert issued

Parts of the country are predicted to hit 28C (82.4F) on Friday, beginning a run of hot days.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4xHdCZv

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NHS hospital buildings risky and need repair, say trust bosses

Some buildings are unsafe and need upgrading, trust bosses warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/liBwztn

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Hemel Hempstead mother's funding plea for daughter's rare disease

Alex Robins says she will keep "fighting and fighting" for her one-year-old daughter, Lexi.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NEfseQF

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Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam hails colleagues at knighthood ceremony

England's former deputy chief medical officer is knighted for his work during the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pnhzrCD

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HMP Lewes Covid measures 'not humane', says watchdog

A watchdog says some inmates at HMP Lewes were let out of their cells for 30 minutes a day.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DpZsuwc

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Kettering hospital boss says site is not fit for care

Kettering General Hospital says it is yet to receive £46m awarded in 2019 to help fix some of the issues.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Yt5DuMR

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Long Covid: Midwife's anger over new no-pay rule in NHS

Sarah Sutton faces not getting any sick pay due to ongoing health issues keeping her off work.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/L4HdzG3

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Steve Barclay: What will new health secretary tackle first?

Sajid Javid's replacement faces a big list of problems, including NHS staff pay and long waiting lists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/r1v7cXQ

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Weekend burst of exercise can be enough to stay fit

Weekend warriors who cram rather than space out their exercise quota do just fine, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Yltu7XE

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Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure

Isyaka Mamman, thought to be 85, used the wrong needle and inserted it into his patient's heart sac.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dcRyvZA

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Covid Wales: All hospitals ask for masks as cases rise

One hospital also goes further by reinstating a temporary ban on visits to patients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8pmPBY2

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Hospices hit by rising costs and falling donations

Hospices across the UK are being squeezed by rising inflation, charities warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sawt94Q

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NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qJdZYLD

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I gave up waiting for my NHS op and went private

Sue Stenton used savings to pay for hip surgery after being told it would take years on the NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wdCY9S6

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Breast cancer drug trial: Woman given months to live told she is cancer free

Jasmin David says she feels "reborn" after taking part in a clinical trial at The Christie Hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dfX6BN1

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Thalidomide survivors in Scotland to get lifelong support

There are 50 known survivors of the banned pregnancy drug in Scotland, most now in their 60s.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jZo3ucd

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Spinal muscular atrophy: Baby heel prick test 'could be life-changing'

An Irish mother wants babies tested at birth so those with a rare condition are treated quickly.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/u8CgqRm

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Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids

Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SNORygW

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Covid: UK hospital cases set to rise, says health chief

Dame Jenny Harries says Britons should lead "normal lives" but take precautions as infections go up.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wzje4ct

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'He shouldn't have to be this brave at six years old'

Mason McKenzie has been having gruelling treatment since he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GsZFR0Q

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Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks

The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week following the death of the campaigner.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RQpZUGE

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Special Covid leave scrapped for NHS England staff

The Royal College of Nursing said the decision shows "how little" the government valued NHS staff.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/52QmzLS

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Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden

The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xsgPwt0

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Covid infecting one in 30 in the UK, says ONS

About 2.3 million people are thought to have the virus - up half a million from the week before.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j7rySsJ

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Kaylea Titford: Parents deny allowing death of obese daughter

Alan Titford and Sarah Jane Lloyd-Jones are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Kaylea.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YJP42tw

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