The Welsh NHS is facing one of the hardest winters it will have ever faced, its chief executive has warned. Dr Andrew Goodall (pictured) said the dual challenge of the
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Doctors have accused ministers of being “wilfully negligent” after the Health Secretary ruled out immediately implementing the Government’s coronavirus “Plan B”. Sajid Javid (pictured) said people must get their Covid-19
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Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed an easing of care home visiting restrictions, taking effect from today. The Health Minister (pictured) said: “Following the latest review, the restrictions on visiting
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Patients waiting at least six hours for an ambulance will be “commonplace” this winter, a paramedic has warned. The UK faces a “bleak” few months amid reports of increasing waits
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Urgent action is needed to meet the needs of millions who shielded during the pandemic to avoid further deterioration of their health, a think tank has warned. Failure to do
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Ministers must immediately enforce “Plan B” coronavirus restrictions or “risk stumbling into a winter crisis”, an NHS leader has warned. Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the
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It is “critical” that the Covid booster programme is accelerated, a leading member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has said. Professor Neil Ferguson, from Imperial College London,
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A third Scottish health board has requested help from the armed forces as it faces staffing shortages ahead of winter. NHS Grampian has made a formal request for military assistance
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Britons have been warned the coming months will be “challenging” as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Downing Street said an increase in coronavirus cases had been expected over the winter
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Enforcement of Scotland’s controversial Covid vaccine passport scheme comes into effect from today. Proof of full vaccination is required to enter nightclubs and large events as part of the Scottish
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