Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Patients waiting months could travel for treatment

Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England.

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Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing
Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing
"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital.

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Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing
"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital.

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October 30, 2023 at 04:41PM

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says

NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says
Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest.

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October 27, 2023 at 08:39AM

NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says

Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NHS pay: Health staff begin legal fight over Covid bonus

The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus.

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SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating his winter sadness

Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.

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Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings.

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Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

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Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.

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