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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New funding will target initiatives to prevent and reduce suicide in Wales
The Welsh Government will target new mental health investment in initiatives to prevent and reduce suicide rates in Wales, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. Mental health is one of
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Webwatch: Trust becomes first to offer all patients online access to medical records
A hospital trust in Southampton has become the first in the country to offer all patients the chance to access and manage their health records online. University Hospital Southampton NHS
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Man arrested over alleged child abduction attempts at West Midlands hospital
A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct two children from a hospital’s emergency department. West Midlands Police said the 47-year-old suspect was detained by officers called to
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Hospital admissions for so-called ‘Victorian diseases’ soars by third in one year
Hospital admissions for vitamin D deficiency and rickets have risen by a third in just one year, figures show. The NHS Digital data, analysed by the Press Association, shows that
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Fresh funding announced for Scottish health boards to cut patient waiting times
Fresh funding has been announced by the Scottish Government in a bid to shorten waiting times for people receiving medical procedures. Health boards have been allocated around £27 million in
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Prescription charges in England to rise to £9 per item from April
The cost of a prescription in England is to rise to £9, the Government has announced. The move will mean an extra 20 pence is added to the current price
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Doctors to stop charging patients with mental health issues for debt support paperwork
Doctors in England will no longer charge patients with mental health problems for paperwork they need to get debt support. Money saving expert Martin Lewis, who launched a campaign against
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First dedicated nurse appointed to tackle ‘void’ in care of early onset dementia
Families are being “devastated” by a “void” in care provided for people who develop dementia under the age of 65, according to a leading nurse. Fiona Chaabane has been appointed
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