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Starmer orders mandatory antisemitism training for NHS staff

news.sky.com

The prime minister has ordered a review of antisemitism in the NHS, saying there are too many cases "simply not being dealt with".

Scottish Greens blasted over 'reckless' plans to allow NHS doctors to prescribe heroin

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Scottish Greens are under fire for a 'reckless' plan to prescribe heroin and let pharmacies sell cocaine, speed and ecstasy for 'recreational purposes'.

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Antisemitism in the NHS ‘out of control’, Jewish leaders warn

www.express.co.uk

The Government has launched a rapid review to tackle discrimination in the health service.

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Maintenance backlog for ‘decrepit’ NHS buildings jumps to almost £16 billion

www.standard.co.uk

Experts warned the health service can not ‘keep wasting money propping up ageing buildings not fit for purpose’.

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The one NHS-approved recipe that will keep all the family warm this autumn

www.scotsman.com

This soup can be enjoyed by the whole family ????

Starmer orders review of antisemitism in NHS as part of wider crackdown

www.standard.co.uk

The Prime Minister said the review would be led by the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism Lord John Mann.

NHS flooding incidents up 40% as climate change hits hospitals

www.express.co.uk

Extreme weather - like flooding - will only become more regular and intense, experts have warned.

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Written complaints to NHS in England rises to new record high

www.standard.co.uk

Some 256,777 complaints were made to the NHS in 2024/25, up from 241,922 a year earlier.

NHS GP dispels 'common myth' as frustrated patients complain of same issue

www.mirror.co.uk

An NHS doctor has attempted to dispel a 'common myth' surrounding patients' frustrations over the inability make a GP appointment despite waiting rooms appearing 'empty'

Devon MP slams secretive NHS as budget axe looms over services

www.devonlive.com

With NHS Devon facing record cuts, a local MP is demanding answers

Kids are fighting fears in this NHS-backed mental health game

www.devonlive.com

Devon children are facing their fears in a digital world and this therapeutic game is helping them win real-life battles with anxiety

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Cambs brain cancer patient disappointed as NHS rejects drug that slows tumour growth

The drug vorasidenib is for people aged 12 or over who have had surgery for types of low-grade glioma with either the IDH1 or IDH2 genetic mutations

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Written complaints to NHS in England rises to new record high

www.expressandstar.com

Some 256,777 complaints were made to the NHS in 2024/25, up from 241,922 a year earlier.

Written complaints to NHS in England rises to new record high

www.shropshirestar.com

Some 256,777 complaints were made to the NHS in 2024/25, up from 241,922 a year earlier.

Starmer orders NHS antisemitism review after ‘clear cases not dealt with adequately’

www.theguardian.com

Prime minister also announces £10m funding to provide security for Jewish amenities, including synagogues and schools

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Symptom when you breathe could indicate Covid rather than flu amid NHS warning

www.bristolpost.co.uk

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid and flu have been on the rise in recent weeks

NHS shares key symptom that could signal Covid rather than flu as cases rise

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Both Covid and flu cases have been on the rise in recent weeks and it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the two illnesses

Huge demand for popular new drug behind long NHS waiting lists

www.independent.co.uk

Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams

NHS doctor shares verdict about whether it's worth having flu jab this Autumn

www.devonlive.com

As the weather gets colder and people spend more time indoors, the number of bugs and viruses doing the rounds increases. But is the flu jab really worth it? One NHS doctor has shared their verdict

NHS GP dispels common 'myth' following patient frustration across UK

www.express.co.uk

An NHS doctor has taken to social media to address patients' frustration that GP waiting rooms appear 'empty' despite struggles to make appointments.