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16 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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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
Healthcare
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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Almost a third of Brits cutting back on essentials to cope with financial pressures

Majority of Britons face financial anxiety, with many cutting back on essentials and increasing debt burdens.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The Medicare Surcharge That Could Cost a High-Earning Couple More Than $10,000 a Year in Retirement

Higher earners face significantly increased Medicare premiums due to IRMAA, based on income from two years prior, not current earnings.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London startup
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
2 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London startup
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.
Remote teams
fromLADbible
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.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

Nurses at non-profit hospitals can contribute to both a 403(b) and a 457(b), maximizing their retirement savings compared to for-profit hospital employees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Patients missing cancer treatments and 'serious concern' ambulances may not have access to fuel as forecourts begin to run out amid queues

Blockades threaten food and clean water supply, prompting government action to clear protests and ensure access to fuel terminals.
#nhs
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Long queues for NHS dental services highlight a crisis in access to dental care in the UK.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
2 days 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.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Long queues for NHS dental services highlight a crisis in access to dental care in the UK.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
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
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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Thousands of unpaid carers to have debts cut after DWP intervention

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, including reproductive rights and government reviews affecting unpaid carers.
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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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
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
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 days ago

Thousands of unpaid carers to have debts cut after DWP intervention

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, including reproductive rights and government reviews affecting unpaid carers.
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.
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fromTheregister
21 hours ago

UK state bank considers lengthening disastrous IT program

The UK's NS&I faces a £3 billion overhaul crisis, with delays and budget overruns prompting a review of its digital transformation plans.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare

My mother tells me not to be afraid, that 'what [you] fear will come upon [you].' She is quoting from the book of Job, the Bible's most famous theodicy.
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fromwww.bbc.com
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 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.
Healthcare
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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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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
14 hours ago

Jenrick demands emergency fuel VAT cut as pressure mounts on Reeves - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

People are suffering right across the country. Everyone is finding life challenging at the moment. A temporary VAT cut could reduce the cost of fuel by around 13p per litre for petrol and 16p for diesel.
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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
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

More than 170,000 miss out on 800 HMRC tax rebate due to problematic' system

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are missing out on HMRC refunds averaging 800 due to uncashed cheques and overpayment of taxes.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Thousands of unpaid carers face unfair benefit repayment demands despite a government initiative to address welfare injustices.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
3 days ago

AI Is Causing Healthcare Costs to Surge

AI tools in healthcare have led to increased costs rather than savings, contradicting earlier predictions.
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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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

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

Rachel Reeves could calm inflationary pressure and protect the economy from recession by cutting fuel duty now and promising to scrap any increase in this regressive tax in the lifetime of this Parliament. The world's highest taxed drivers deserve relief from the high costs of an essential resource, and the economy needs a boost by increasing consumer spending and lowering costs for small businesses.
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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.
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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.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

A cancer patient expressed anger over a cancelled hospital appointment due to a doctors' strike, highlighting concerns about health impacts and patient treatment.
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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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.
#hospital-strike
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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.
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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

ADHD waiting lists clogged by patients returning from private care to NHS'

Private ADHD assessments paid for through the NHS are causing patients to return to NHS care, worsening waiting lists, creating treatment gaps and financial harms.
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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.
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.
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
2 months ago

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years

There is much more to do. We've got to pick up the pace...but the NHS is on the road to recovery.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop

Welsh hospital waiting lists fell for eight consecutive months with 713,048 patient pathways in January, though patients waiting beyond target times reached record highs and cancer care performance declined.
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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
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.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Perilous' financial position of NHS trusts laid bare as 780m deficit revealed

NHS trusts collectively ran a deficit exceeding 780 million pounds in 2024/25, forcing health leaders to make difficult choices impacting patient care and potentially resulting in job cuts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care postcode lottery'

Government plans expand cancer specialist training and assess new diagnostic technologies to reduce regional care disparities and accelerate detection across England.
Public health
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.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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

RCEM urges government to prioritise long term solutions over 'quick wins - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It concludes that there will be one additional death for every 69 patients who experience more than a four-hour wait in ED after the decision to admit has been made. This is consistent with previous studies. It's appalling in and of itself. Crucially, the study also demonstrated that for every four hours a person waited for a bed, their length of stay, once they got into that bed, increased by 8.6 hours.
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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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on student loans: a graduate levy by stealth is no way to fund the NHS | Editorial

Freezing the student loan repayment threshold effectively imposes a tax increase on graduates by raising marginal tax rates and reducing disposable income when wages rise.
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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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform UK's private health insurance plan would cost 1.7bn, Streeting to say

The party claimed in its manifesto that this would improve the general standard of care by reducing demands on the NHS. Its leader, Nigel Farage, appeared to double down on this commitment at a press conference last summer, saying: Perhaps if we gave people a bit of tax relief on paying for private health care, we might just relieve the pressure off the National Health Service.
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Healthcare
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.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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