Three temporary Nightingale hospitals in the north of England could be brought back into use to deal with the spike in coronavirus cases. The facilities in Manchester, Sunderland and Harrogate
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A ward at Scotland’s biggest hospital has been closed to new admissions after an outbreak of coronavirus among patients and staff. Positive cases have been confirmed at the Queen Elizabeth
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An investigation has been launched into allegations of the blanket use of “Do not resuscitate” orders in England during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic. Concerns have been raised
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Children in care homes allegedly abused by the late Lord Janner did not immediately contact police because they felt “fear, shame, embarrassment and confusion”, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual
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The Government has failed to account for £3 billion spent on private contracts since the start of lockdown, new figures have shown. It comes as three cross-party MPs and the
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The Welsh Government has appointed a Cabinet minister to take responsibility for mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus pandemic. Eluned Morgan (pictured) will assume ministerial responsibility for mental health
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The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved several drugs, including one for a form of multiple sclerosis (MS). The organisation has published advice on the new treatments to be used by
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The Government will pay two thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and other businesses if they are forced to close under new coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor has
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Government scientific advisers warned that support packages including financial aid should be rolled out as a “matter of urgency” to encourage more people to self-isolate for the full period required.
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The parents of a baby boy who died seven days after his emergency delivery have said they want people to be held accountable, after a scandal-hit NHS trust was charged
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