Key A&E and treatment times targets could be replaced under new NHS plans
Key targets for patients to be seen in A&E within four hours, or receive an operation within 18 weeks, could be scrapped under new NHS plans. NHS England announced a
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Inquest hears ‘systemic failure’ to blame for death of two-year-old from sepsis
Systemic failures on a children’s ward led to the death of a two-year-old girl from sepsis, an expert has told an inquest into her death. Dr Nelly Ninis said Marcie
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Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks
Thousands more people will be offered blood pressure lowering drugs as part of a drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Draft guidelines published by the National Institute for Health
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First Minister announces £50m to improve mental health support for new mothers
More than £50 million will be invested to improve access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. It is estimated the funding
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Claims of ‘workforce crisis’ despite NHS Scotland reporting record number of staff
A record number of people are working for the NHS in Scotland but the number of vacancies for doctors, nurses and midwives have prompted claims of a “workforce crisis”. NHS
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Scots mental health treatment target missed for more than 5,000 youngsters
More than a quarter of youngsters in need of specialist mental health care were not seen within the Scottish Government’s target time – with more than 100 waiting over a
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London patient second in world to be cleared of Aids virus – researchers
A London hospital patient is the second person in the world to be cleared of the Aids virus, doctors have said. The male patient has achieved “sustained remission” from HIV
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Controversial NHS Trust baby deaths panel disbanded over conflicts of interest
A review panel set up to look at the findings of an investigation into baby deaths at an NHS trust has been disbanded after concerns were raised over conflicts of
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Man remanded on murder charge over missing midwifery student
A man accused of murdering a missing university student who was last seen dancing at a church celebration on Boxing Day has appeared in court. Shohfah-El Israel, 40, of Fordwych
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As many as four out of 10 NHS workers feeling unwell due to work stress
Four out of 10 NHS workers have felt unwell due to work-related stress in the last year – the worst level for five years, official data shows. Almost one in
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