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NHS nurse's £30,000 sick pay scam laid bare: Pregnant mother-of-four, 44, claimed thousands of pounds while working at two

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Sarah Oakes, 44, obtained just over £30,000 in two different scams while working as a NHS nurse in Merseyside and Warrington, Cheshire.

Jurors hear closing arguments in landmark case alleging abuse at NH youth center

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Jurors have heard closing arguments in a landmark case seeking to hold the state of New Hampshire accountable for abuse at its youth detention center.

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Jeb Bradley won’t seek reelection to N.H. Senate

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The 71-year-old former US representative said there’s ‘no nicer place’ than the New Hampshire Senate to serve the public.

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Stricter name-change rule for violent felons clears both N.H. chambers

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The 24-member Senate voted unanimously for the proposal that was championed by the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

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More efficient ways to monitor patient vital signs developed in NHS hospitals

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Investigators have published the findings of a four-year study looking at how often hospital patients should have their vital signs monitored by staff.

AI-powered ‘deep medicine’ could transform healthcare in the NHS

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Today’s NHS faces severe time constraints, with the risk of short consultations and concerns about the risk of misdiagnosis or delayed care. These challenges are compounded by limited resources and overstretched staff that results in…

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‘Threadbare’ NHS maternity care will lead to tragic consequences, health experts warn

Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, who led a damning review of maternity care failings at Shrewsbury, described the support available as a ‘house of cards’ as she urged the government to improve provision for women

'Life-changing' sickle cell disease treatment made available on NHS

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A "life-changing" new treatment for people living with sickle cell disease is to be made available on the NHS.

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Family of teenager, 19, who died amid end-of-life legal battle with the NHS WON'T have to pay back more than £8,000 in child care benefits after government U-turn

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The Mail revealed last week that Sudiksha Thirumalesh's parents Thirumalesh and Revathi had been left distraught after being told by officials to cough up over £8,000.

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NHS worker swiped dementia patient's bank card and stole £5,000 as she lay in hospital bed

Senga Reid snatched the debit card from the 78-year-old patient as she lay helpless in a bed at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh last year.

Married former NHS hospital chief executive who called his masseuse a prostitute when he turned up at her home and banged on the window admits stalking

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A married former NHS hospital chief executive has admitted stalking after he turned up at his masseuse's home and called her a prostitute. He attended court supported by his wife.

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Number of children given sleeping pills doubles in 7 years – as NHS figures show BABIES are given drugs

TOO much time glued to social media is fueling a sleep crisis in children, with the number of pills dished out doubling in just seven years.

Number of children given sleeping pills doubles in 7 years – as NHS figures show BABIES are given drugs

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TOO much time glued to social media is fueling a sleep crisis in children, with the number of pills dished out doubling in just seven years.

Number of children given sleeping pills doubles in 7 years – as NHS figures show BABIES are given drugs

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TOO much time glued to social media is fueling a sleep crisis in children, with the number of pills dished out doubling in just seven years.

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NHS patients in England turn to private healthcare after £260 charge

NHS difficulties has seen spending on private health surge to £2.5 billion to an all-time high as Britons bypass the free national healthcare system and instead put their trust in private treatment. midwives.

Child's red face could be caused by common infection as NHS warns parents to be vigilant

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Slapped cheek syndrome is a common childhood infection that usually gets better on its own. The NHS has shared the symptoms to look out for and how best to treat it

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NHS and ambulance bosses issue warning ahead of May bank holiday weekend

'The NHS typically sees increased demand over bank holidays and the early May bank holiday is no exception'

Spending on private health surges £2.5 billion to an all-time high as Britons bypass NHS

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The total rose to an all-time high of £32.3 billion, which was up by £2.5 billion on the year before.

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Join The Independent’s health correspondent Rebecca Thomas and a panel of experts as they dive into the heart of the issues plaguing the NHS’ mental health services