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Flu vaccines will be available again this year

When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

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Health Secretary willing to use private sector to bring NHS waiting lists down

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? See the NHS advice

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England

At least 100 NHS trusts are expected to bring in Martha's Rule but what is it?

At least 100 NHS trusts are expected to bring in Martha's Rule but what is it?

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What is Martha's Rule in England? See when it will be rolled out on the NHS

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS urges parents to get children MMR vaccinated due to measles outbreak

TRUST: Malvern Community Trust and Worcester City Inpatient Unit

TRUST: Malvern Community Trust and Worcester City Inpatient Unit

Hospital trust told to make improvements after concerns

Herefordshire NHS services to be seriously disrupted over Christmas

Herefordshire NHS services to be seriously disrupted over Christmas

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Herefordshire NHS services to be seriously disrupted over Christmas

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK

These are the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease according to the NHS

These are the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease according to the NHS

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and is it different to dementia?

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

New feature to be added to the NHS app in effort to cut huge waiting list

NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

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NHS tackle staff shortages with thousands of apprentice doctors and nurses

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Cost of living crisis

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

176 flooding incidents at NHS sites were recorded between April 2021 and March 2022.

176 flooding incidents at NHS sites were recorded between April 2021 and March 2022.

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Flooding could become 'major public health issue' for NHS across the UK

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

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Full list of NHS hospitals impacted by nurses' strike across the UK in December

NHS England reports that there are 15 million missed GP appointments in the country every year

NHS England reports that there are 15 million missed GP appointments in the country every year

Rishi Sunak U-turns on controversial £10 fine NHS plan

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

DWP expand support service for jobseekers nationally

Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter' (PA)

Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter' (PA)

Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter'

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

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‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

As Covid vaccine booster jab rollout begins - here's how to book yours

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

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Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

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Nurses to vote on first ever strike action in England and Wales

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

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Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms including hair loss and reduced sex drive

Some 3,000 women a year will benefit from life-extending drug Alpelisib (PA)

Some 3,000 women a year will benefit from life-extending drug Alpelisib (PA)

Thousands of women to benefit from new breast cancer drugs through the NHS

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued hospital warning over popular food items they feed to their kids

It is hoped that using drone technology will one day enable doctors to make “same-day delivery” orders for drugs (Apian/NHS)

It is hoped that using drone technology will one day enable doctors to make “same-day delivery” orders for drugs (Apian/NHS)

NHS to test out drone delivery for chemotherapy drugs to save hours of travel time

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients option to travel

Figures for 2021 showed that over a thousand patients, on average, were waiting 12 hours or longer from their time of arrival (PA)

Figures for 2021 showed that over a thousand patients, on average, were waiting 12 hours or longer from their time of arrival (PA)

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Over 1,000 patients a day facing 12-hour wait or longer in A&E, new study suggests

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

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See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040 (PA)

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040 (PA)

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040 (PA)

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040 (PA)

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Government announces major update on NHS prescription charges in England

The Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, says Covid has been 'wreaking havoc'. Stock picture: Rob Davies

The Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, says Covid has been 'wreaking havoc'. Stock picture: Rob Davies

'Perfect storm' sees Covid 'wreak havoc' at Herefordshire hospitals

(Background) A woman shopping online. (Circles) Easter eggs and an Easter Bunny (Canva)

(Background) A woman shopping online. (Circles) Easter eggs and an Easter Bunny (Canva)

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Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid

Staff at the Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, are facing abuse from patients, the top boss says. Picture: Rob Davies

Staff at the Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, are facing abuse from patients, the top boss says. Picture: Rob Davies

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Herefordshire NHS staff facing abuse from patients over Covid mask rules

The Conservative Party 2019 election manifesto pledged “not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT”. (PA)

The Conservative Party 2019 election manifesto pledged “not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT”. (PA)

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Boris Johnson defends manifesto breaking tax hike - changes come into force today

New survey asks men - would you take a male contraceptive pill? Picture: Canva

New survey asks men - would you take a male contraceptive pill? Picture: Canva

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New survey asks men - would you take a male contraceptive pill?

New NHS GP service proposed to avoid '8am scramble' for appointments. (PA)

New NHS GP service proposed to avoid '8am scramble' for appointments. (PA)

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'8am scramble' for doctor appointment could end as part of new proposals

Which? has issued advice and warnings against fraudsters using the travel industry to gain money and personal information (PA)

Which? has issued advice and warnings against fraudsters using the travel industry to gain money and personal information (PA)

Covid travel restrictions

Which? warning to travellers over holidays scams - how to keep your cash safe

Martin Lewis: Save up to £100 on NHS prescription costs. (PA)

Martin Lewis: Save up to £100 on NHS prescription costs. (PA)

Martin Lewis shares £100 warning over NHS prescription costs

NHS Covid scam warning issued across the UK. (PA/Canva)

NHS Covid scam warning issued across the UK. (PA/Canva)

'Important' NHS Covid scam warning shared across the UK

Covid UK: Where can I get lateral flow tests?

Covid UK: Where can I get lateral flow tests?

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Where you can get lateral flow tests with free Covid testing 'to be scrapped'

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A couple sharing a drink together from two love heart straws. Credit: Canva

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The vaccine mandate may be overturned. (Canva)

The vaccine mandate may be overturned. (Canva)

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Government expected to 'U-turn' on mandatory vaccines for health workers

NHS to start sacking unvaccinated staff 'in weeks' - with no redundancy pay. (PA)

NHS to start sacking unvaccinated staff 'in weeks' - with no redundancy pay. (PA)

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NHS to start sacking unvaccinated staff next month - with no redundancy pay

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A plane flying in front of a sunset. Credit: Canva

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Prescription charges could also go up along with the age that qualifies for free prescriptions in England (PA)

Prescription charges could also go up along with the age that qualifies for free prescriptions in England (PA)

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Fears that free NHS prescriptions for over-60s could be 'axed from April'

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A woman with her head in her hands. Credit: Canva

See the best Seasonal Affective Disorder lamps to help beat the January blues

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A woman with her head in her hands. Credit: Canva

See the best Seasonal Affective Disorder lamps to help beat the January blues

Asda store sign. Credit: PA

Asda store sign. Credit: PA

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