Woman sues NHS trusts over failure to tell her of father’s genetic diagnosis
A woman who was not told her father had a fatal progressive condition would not have had a child if she had known she could pass on the disease, the
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Vulnerable woman found dead at beauty spot two weeks after being sectioned
A young woman was found dead in a tent at a Lake District beauty spot two weeks after being released from hospital hundreds of miles away, an inquest has heard.
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‘Trend’ of transferring NHS staff to private companies ‘unacceptable’, UNISON
Most people believe that transferring NHS staff to private companies is unacceptable, a new study suggests. Unison said its research among over 2,000 members of the public showed concerns about
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Planned strikes by Frimley hospital workers called off after last-minute talks
Planned strikes by hospital porters, security guards, cleaners and catering staff have been postponed after last-minute talks. Members of Unison employed by Frimley Health Foundation Trust had planned to walk
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Health Secretary faces calls to resign over alleged ‘cover-up’ of hospital death
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is facing calls to resign amid claims of a “cover-up” over the death of a child in a Glasgow hospital that may have been linked to
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Al Murray issues urgent donor appeal after young nephew struck with rare leukaemia
Comedian Al Murray is urging people to sign the blood stem cell register after his nephew was struck by leukaemia. Six-year-old Finley Relf has a rare and aggressive form of
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72% rise in hospital admissions for children with severe allergic reactions
There has been a 72% rise in hospital admissions over the past five years for children with severe allergic reactions, figures show. The data – obtained by a foundation set
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Patients facing ‘bleakest ever winters’ as A&E wait times already worst on record
The NHS is experiencing its worst ever performance in A&E, and thousands of people face rising waits for operations and cancer treatment, according to the last set of monthly health
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Care plans can reduce risk of hospital stay for patients with severe mental health problems
Seeing the same doctor and having a dedicated care plan has a significant beneficial impact on people with a severe mental illness, a major study has found. The study tracked
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Unison health workers in Northern Ireland vote for strike action
Health workers in Northern Ireland have voted for strike action. Trade union Unison said its ballot focused on pay and staffing levels. The union’s elected representatives across the health system
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