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NHS hospitals to be paid to send patients home in bid to cut waiting lists

The new guidance will also introduce the first waiting times target for community services, as well as prioritising same-day GP appointments for patients in urgent need

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NHS issues warning over rare symptom of common painkiller

The health body has issued an alert over one particular symptom which could go overlooked

NHS says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent attention

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The XFG variant of coronavirus continues to dominate the UK's Covid case numbers.

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‘I’ve been on NHS transplant list 22 years - I still hope someone will save me’

www.mirror.co.uk

Devout Muslim Amjad Rabbani has already endured one of the longest NHS transplant waits but still has faith of getting that phone call which could transform his life

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Health boss swaps Gateshead for Durham as county's NHS trust faces 'challenging time'

Alison Marshall is the new interim board chair of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust

'Exemplar' NHS academy is leading the way

www.expressandstar.com

An NHS-run one-stop employment and support service for underrepresented communities has scooped a coveted Birmingham Award.

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NHS shares list of Covid symptoms that may mean you need urgent attention

The XFG variant of coronavirus continues to dominate the UK's Covid case numbers, with Brits who are experiencing certain symptoms of the virus being urged to seek an 'urgent appointment' with their GP or dial 111 for additional support

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NHS doctor who 'glorified' October 7 wears '7' charm necklace to tribunal

www.express.co.uk

The doctor accused of glorifying Hamas in social media posts and videos wore a '7' charm to a medical tribunal.

NHS painkiller alert to 'call doctor' over 'severe' stomach issue

www.bristolpost.co.uk

The painkiller can lead to a rare but serious side effect that should be seen by a doctor

NHS 'stop' alert to anyone with 'burning stomach' from naproxen

www.walesonline.co.uk

The painkiller can lead to a rare but serious side effect that should be seen by a doctor

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Radical NHS reset to give patients faster care

www.england.nhs.uk

The NHS is set to deliver faster care for millions of patients thanks to the most radical reset of the NHS in a generation. 2.5 million fewer patients will be waiting more than 18 weeks to receive planned care. 190,000 more cancer patients…

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Major change in Mounjaro availability in Wales with eight NHS groups now eligible

www.dailypost.co.uk

'There is considerable demand for specialist weight management services and growing pressure for access to these medications through the NHS'

Metrocentre NHS testing hub sees more than 55,000 patients in first year

More than 55,000 patients have been through the doors of the innovative NHS facility at the Metrocentre.

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NHS 'burning stomach' alert to anyone taking common painkiller

www.mirror.co.uk

People need to be aware of this possible issue if they take the medication

NHS doctor accused of pro-Hamas posts wears number 7 necklace to tribunal

www.standard.co.uk

A British-Palestinian doctor is facing a fresh misconduct hearing over alleged antisemitic and pro-Hamas comments, despite being cleared of similar allegations last month

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NHS AI trial saves 400,000 hours a month with Microsoft 365 Copilot

NHS staff save 43 minutes daily using AI, freeing 400,000 hours monthly and cutting costs significantly.

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NHS urges Covid patients with three lesser-known symptoms to seek 'urgent help'

Health officials have urged the public to protect themselves and others against Covid, flu, RSV and norovirus as winter illness season gets under way