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GMB union accepts NHS pay offer but Unite rejects

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise.

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Sudanese NHS doctor 'betrayed' after being refused entry onto evacuation flight to UK

Dr Abdulrahman Babiker can not get back to work at his hospital as the UK refused to fly him back.

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Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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Teenagers at risk after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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Doctor's death due to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine reaction - inquest

The coroner at Stephen Wright's inquest described it as a "very unusual and deeply tragic case".

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Junior doctor strike led to 196,000 cancellations

The walkout was most disruptive NHS strike yet - with bosses warning future action will risk care.

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Lucy Letby trial: Nurse's notes read 'I killed them', jury told

A note found at Lucy Letby's home stated "maybe this is all down to me", her murder trial is told.

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'Every time she falls asleep, she might die'

Sadie has a rare condition which affects how her nervous system controls her breathing.

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS braces for most disruptive walkout yet

A strike by thousands of junior doctors in England is set to be the most disruptive in NHS history.

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NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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Four-day junior doctor strike set for April

British Medical Association announces walkout in their fight to get 35% pay rise in England.

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Junior doctor strike led to 175,000 cancellations

It means the three-day walkout is the most disruptive NHS strike yet this winter.

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Calls for talks to end junior doctors' strikes

Unions and ministers are being urged to start talks after a pay breakthrough with other NHS workers.

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Unions close to pay deal to avert more NHS strikes

The offer in England includes a bonus for this year and a higher pay rise for next year than planned.

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People urged to take gonorrhoea tests as cases rise

Sexually active people are warned as cases of the sexually transmitted disease rise sharply in England.

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Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge

After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.

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The hidden cost of soothing my throat after cancer

Jim Melvin spends £52 a week on tissues and ice lollies to cope with the effects of a tracheotomy.

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NHS Wales: Falls project avoids 50 needless ambulance callouts

This pilot project uses St John Ambulance Cymru in a bid to prevent people having to go to hospital.

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Heart disease: Risk in women increases after menopause, says cardiologist

There is a false perception that heart disease affects men more than women, says a leading cardiologist.

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Why are NHS staff striking and what should patients do?

Many NHS staff members are taking part in strikes, in a dispute over pay.

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Two unions suspend ambulance strikes in England as talks reopen

Unison and GMB suspend strike in England but action from Unite members to go ahead as planned on Monday.

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NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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Matt Hancock disputes claim he rejected care home Covid advice

The ex-health secretary's spokesperson says leaked messages have been "doctored to create a false story".

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Why are NHS staff striking and what should patients do?

Many NHS staff members are taking part in strikes, in a dispute over pay.

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NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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