Average wait for GP appointment breaches two-week mark for first time
The average waiting time for a routine GP appointment has reached more than two weeks for the first time ever, according to a new survey. A poll of UK doctors
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Campaigners welcome ‘forward-looking’ NHS review on medical cannabis
Campaigners have welcomed a “forward-thinking and positive” NHS England review into the use of medical cannabis to treat illnesses like severe epilepsy. The report found “major hurdles” in prescribing cannabis-based
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Ministers act to end NHS pensions ‘crisis’ amid rising waiting lists
NHS pension rules blamed for deterring senior doctors from taking on additional shifts for fear of being hit with hefty tax bills are to be overhauled, ministers have announced. Health
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Labour accuse PM of misleading voters over £1.8 billion NHS cash injection
Labour has accused Boris Johnson of misleading voters over a promised £1.8 billion cash injection for the National Health Service. The Prime Minister said his latest high-profile announcement from the
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‘Full plans in place’ to deliver medicines in event of no-deal Brexit
The Government has guaranteed “full plans” are in place to deliver an unhindered supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Health Secretary Matt Hancock also said a
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Boris Johnson’s NHS cash injection criticised as ‘drop in the ocean’
Boris Johnson’s £1.8 billion cash injection for the NHS has been widely criticised as “a drop in the ocean”, as experts called for more funding to be committed across the
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‘Inadequate’ NHS trust has new conditions placed on registration after concerns
New conditions have been placed on an “inadequate” NHS trust’s registration after inspectors highlighted a number of concerns. An inspection team from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited the Shrewsbury
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NHS bodies give Prime Minister ‘to-do’ list on health and social care priorities
NHS bodies have presented the new Prime Minister with a “to-do” list, asking him to address major areas of “unfinished business” that are damaging patient care. Boris Johnson must prioritise
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Disabled man ‘forcibly removed from home’ launches new court appeal
A disabled man who says a High Court judge acted unlawfully when he gave medics permission to take him from home to hospital and authorised the use of force has
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NHS face paying out millions after junior doctors win appeal over rest breaks
The NHS faces having to pay out millions of pounds to junior doctors following a Court of Appeal ruling over rest breaks. In a test case of significance across the
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