Health

Covid: First rise in infections in UK since July

The largest rise was in secondary school children as the new term started, according to the ONS. Source link

4 years ago

Cancer-killing virus shows promise in patients

One man injected with the modified cold sore virus saw his tumour completely disappear. Source link

4 years ago

NHS waiting list in Wales: Patients turn to surgery abroad

As the waiting list reaches a record 743,000, patients are self-funding treatment in Lithuania. Source link

4 years ago

Pret a Manger customer had fatal reaction to 'vegan' wrap

Celia Marsh had a severe dairy allergy and ate food labelled as vegan that had traces of milk in it.…

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NHS: I will make it easier to see GP, promises Coffey

The health secretary unveils plans to boost access - but doctors say they will have minimal impact. Source link

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Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes in October

Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says. Source link

4 years ago

When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?

By Kevin PeacheyPersonal finance correspondent, BBC NewsImage source, Getty ImagesUp to six million disabled people are starting to receive cost-of-living…

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UK's first Early Cancer Institute is launched in Cambridge

Scientists at the new institute will devote their expertise to detecting and studying cancers early. Source link

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Many English maternity units not meeting safety standards

More than half of England's maternity units require improvements in safety, BBC analysis finds. Source link

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Scotland's A&E waiting times worst on record

Weekly figures show that a record number of A&E patients waited more than four hours. Source link

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