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5 hours ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

NHS pays 46K to prep next Microsoft licensing round

NHS England is investing £46,000 in benchmarking services to prepare for upcoming software licensing negotiations.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
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1 day ago

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

UK government plans to adopt EU single market rules without parliamentary votes, aiming to lower business costs and streamline regulations.
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Remote Work Wins! Office for National Statistics Won't Force Staff To Come To Office

"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Vets now have to publish price lists and cap prescription fees by law

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#nhs
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Private firms providing services to NHS made 1.6bn profit in two years, research finds

Private firms made £1.6 billion in profits from NHS contracts, raising concerns about profiteering and calls for profit caps.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

Improving the NHS is the central focus of Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of the Holyrood election.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Government sets aside extra 1bn for victims of UK's infected blood scandal

The government has allocated £1 billion for compensation payments related to the infected blood scandal, which has been described as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
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1 day ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
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2 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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2 weeks ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK politics
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1 day ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Councils slammed as hundreds of employees found to earn more than the Prime Minister

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and local government salaries without paywalls.
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2 weeks ago

UK patients told not to worry' over medicine supply amid Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Mental health
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1 week ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Remote teams
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4 days ago

300,000 Brits working from home issued warning after major benefit cut

Working from home offers financial benefits, but tax relief for WFH employees will be eliminated starting April 2026.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

Op-ed | State Senate's drug discount plan leaves the poorest patients behind | amNewYork

Policymakers must ensure the 340B Drug Discount Program effectively supports low-income patients amid tightening Medicaid funds.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK weeks away' from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

Britain faces potential medicine shortages and rising drug prices due to ongoing conflict affecting supply chains.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter' of children into poverty

Austerity measures in Britain have led to a significant increase in long-term childhood poverty, affecting nearly a quarter of children born since 2010.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | To tackle affordability, we must have fair hospital pricing | amNewYork

Two out of three New Yorkers delayed healthcare due to costs, with hospital price inflation exceeding 100% since 2009.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

The government did not change its deal with resident doctors amid ongoing pay disputes, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
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2 weeks ago

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days due to unresolved pay and job shortage issues.
Healthcare
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6 days ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's expensive healthcare system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

London weight loss drug access 'unequal' - report

Slow NHS rollout of weight loss drugs creates a two-tier system where Londoners resort to unsafe, counterfeit, or expensive private alternatives.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan

Unpaid carers in the UK are increasingly filling gaps in the social care system, with 1.9 million providing full-time care in 2023-24.
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4 weeks ago

Health workers call for Palantir to be booted from NHS contracts | Computer Weekly

Health workers and advocacy groups oppose NHS contracts with Palantir due to concerns about patient data privacy, potential government surveillance access, and the company's history of involvement in human rights abuses globally.
#fuel-price-crisis
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Fuel price surge could force one in ten drivers to cut hospital visits, survey warns

Rising fuel prices threaten to force drivers to reduce essential medical visits and significantly cut household spending, with potential economic recession risks.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

One in ten hospital visits may be reduced due to soaring fuel prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Petrol prices increased 10p per litre and diesel 14p per litre; a 20p+ increase would trigger recession as consumers cut spending on essentials and discretionary items.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Fuel price surge could force one in ten drivers to cut hospital visits, survey warns

Rising fuel prices threaten to force drivers to reduce essential medical visits and significantly cut household spending, with potential economic recession risks.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

One in ten hospital visits may be reduced due to soaring fuel prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Petrol prices increased 10p per litre and diesel 14p per litre; a 20p+ increase would trigger recession as consumers cut spending on essentials and discretionary items.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Doctors' leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England

Ministers' reduced offer ended negotiations, leading to the 15th strike by resident doctors over pay and job security, disrupting the NHS.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Doctors' leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England

Ministers' reduced offer ended negotiations, leading to the 15th strike by resident doctors over pay and job security, disrupting the NHS.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government axes flagship global health project

UK aid cuts are forcing closure of the Global Health Workforce Programme, ending healthcare worker training and development across six African countries despite ministers previously emphasizing its role in pandemic preparedness.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Most GPs have never refused to sign mental health-related sick notes, though the rising volume of fit notes and lack of specified reasons raises concerns about the system's effectiveness and GP workload.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Our manifesto sets out a new direction for Wales one rooted in fairness but driven by ambition. We will take action where it is needed most - cutting NHS waiting times, supporting parents with the cost of childcare, raising standards in our schools, and growing a stronger Welsh economy that works for our communities.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

British drug exports to the US will avoid tariffs under a new UK-US medicines deal, raising concerns about NHS funding and drug prices.
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is a life and death story for the UK so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

A child born this morning in Britain can expect to be in good health only until they are 61. The last 20 years of their life will be blighted by illness: dodgy hearts, painful joints, an inability to get about. Our healthy life expectancy has been dropping for years; it is now the lowest since 2011, when records began.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Experts warn UK could run out of medicines in weeks if Iran war continues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mark Samuels, chief executive of Medicines UK, stated, "We're not in a crisis currently, but it's still a serious situation." This highlights the precarious state of drug supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Healthcare
#adhd
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

More work, no funding - paediatrics under pressure

Pediatric retrieval teams across the UK face severe capacity constraints while being asked to transport hundreds more children without additional resources or funding.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Much Do Private Blood Tests Cost in London? A Practical Breakdown

Prices for blood tests in London depend on a few things. These include the type of test, whether it's from a vein or finger, and the lab's quality. How quickly you need the results also affects the price. Getting a doctor's review can add to the cost but can also help clarify the results. Details like fasting requirements and the time it takes for the blood test matter too. You might get a small bruise or feel faint, but serious problems are rare.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

At least 58 babies at Oxford University Hospitals NHS maternity unit might have survived with better care between 2019 and 2024, including 32 stillbirths and 26 neonatal deaths.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I work as a doctor in the NHS - I'll never be able to pay back my student loan'

A 27-year-old NHS paediatrics trainee faces rising student loan debt and believes repayment is impossible without additional income as interest outpaces earnings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds

Nearly half of UK adults avoid or delay contacting their GP due to appointment access concerns, with many self-managing illness instead of seeking medical help.
Healthcare
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Britain may face a shortage of medicines due to the Iran war - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK pharmacists warn that Middle East conflict threatens medicine supplies due to government planning failures and heavy reliance on imported pharmaceuticals and raw materials.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS support staff in affluent areas offered more career opportunities, report finds

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

A two-tier health system is emerging as increasing numbers of people pay privately for NHS tests and treatments to avoid long waiting times.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

NHS payroll errors have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, causing significant distress and financial harm.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Federal drug price reforms are working, finds study - Harvard Gazette

Medicare beneficiaries reported skipping fewer medications due to cost after the Inflation Reduction Act's prescription drug provisions took effect in January 2024, with greatest improvements among those with multiple chronic conditions.
Public health
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Assessing the Government's 10-year health plan: Enhancing support for prevention and recovery in England - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's ten-year health plan must accelerate prevention, digital transformation, and accessible addiction treatment to curb rising drug-related harms and reduce NHS strain.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Since last year he has not delivered. We've been let down by Wes Streeting. Doctors took that as a sign that the journey towards restoring pay to 2008 levels was in sight but that still requires another 25% hike in pay, on top of previous rises, according to the BMA.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The health condition people now fear more than cancer

Dementia has surpassed cancer as Britain's greatest health fear, prompting increased caregiver concern and widespread calls for emergency declaration and dedicated dementia funding.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public to help shape plans for 'crumbling' hospital

St Mary's outpatient building will close after RAAC discovery and the Trust is seeking public feedback to shape a redevelopment masterplan.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

NHS resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly (about 93%) to continue industrial action, with turnout around 52–53 percent.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

A bleak midwinter as care continues in the corridors

East London hospitals face record emergency demand, producing repeated 'corridor care' with patients on trolleys, stressed staff, and a £35m bid for new facilities.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dentists return 900m for not seeing NHS patients

English dentists returned over 900 million pounds to the government in two years for unfulfilled NHS care commitments, prioritizing private work instead.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS fails to take meaningful steps' to tackle rising negligence costs

The Public Accounts Committee condemned the government and NHS England for failing to address soaring clinical negligence costs despite decades of warnings.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Doctors told to pull back from Palantir's NHS data platform

It is the view of the BMA that doctors working in the NHS can no longer provide the tacit endorsement that using a product implies and must immediately take steps to explore refusing any non-direct care usage of Palantir's Federated Data Platform, with a view to moving away from the platform entirely in time, when a suitable alternative can be put in place.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff in England (excluding doctors, dentists and senior managers) will receive a 3.3% pay rise next financial year, covering about 1.4 million workers.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I racked up 145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

Community pharmacies in Wales face severe financial strain, with owners incurring heavy personal debt and selling medicines at a loss due to insufficient funding.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on protecting NHS staff: ministers must take a lead in reducing attacks on the health workforce | Editorial

Violence against NHS staff in England has risen sharply to an average of 285 reported attacks per day in 2024-25, constituting an emergency.
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