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Sunday, Nov 16

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Men with prostate cancer to be offered video calls with consultants and DIY home blood tests in major shakeup of NHS care

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The Government's Men's Health Strategy will detail measures aimed at slashing avoidable deaths from the disease when it is published this week.

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NHS issues 'take tablet' advice to anyone under 12 weeks pregnant or trying to conceive

The NHS has advised that individuals who are pregnant or trying to conceive should consider taking a specific tablet daily

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Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff win improved terms after strike threat

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More than 330 workers, mainly cleaners, caterers and porters, at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospital group voted to strike

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NHS issues 'SOS' and says 'people need to get protected' warning

The NHS is making 2.4million vaccination slots available - enough to vaccinate the whole of Greater Manchester or Botswana

Covid 10-day warning issued to anyone who takes positive test as NHS says 'avoid'

The NHS has shared guidance for those who test positive for Covid, including advice on what to do if you develop symptoms of the virus

Bury's NHS trust missed three key cancer care targets in 12 months

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The hospital trust providing cancer care to Bury patients says it is making improvements after BBC figures showed three key targets were missed.

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Covid warning as NHS issues 10-day 'avoid' advice for all who do one thing

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You should also try to remain at home and avoid contact with others for three days following the day the test was taken

Covid warning as NHS says 'avoid' certain groups for '10 days'

The NHS says "most" people do not need to take a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test when showing symptoms

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Hundreds of parents forced to pay for ADHD diagnosis and treatment as NHS won’t fund it

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Desperate families are shelling out thousands to go private for neurodiversity assessments and ongoing medication.

Update on new eczema treatment on NHS that could help thousands

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A new treatment has been approved for the treatment of eczema, a debilitating skin condition, which will help more than 62,000 people in England

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NHS issues 12-week warning to pregnant women and anyone trying for a baby

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The suggestion also applies to people who are trying to get pregnant

NHS urges pregnant women to take two supplements 'reduce development problems'

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The suggestion also applies to people who are trying to get pregnant

NHS issues 'take tablet' message to anyone under 12 weeks pregnant

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The NHS has advised women to take a few things as soon as they know they are expecting

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Record surge in mental health claims as NHS backlogs grow

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Experts say the surge in private healthcare claims exposes the "desperate state" of NHS services and a nation struggling with post-pandemic stress and anxiety.

Saturday, Nov 15

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Whitburn Rotary Kiltwalkers raise thousands for NHS Lothian charity

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Three Club members participated in the recent Edinburgh Kilt Walk to support fund-raising activities.

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Every condition your pharmacist can treat to skip long NHS GP waiting times

Pharmacists can help with a range of health concerns, from minor illnesses to repeat prescriptions

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Labour urged to include questions on bone health in NHS check

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The Royal Osteoporosis Society said Health Secretary Wes Streeting's decision to ask about the menopause now offers a "prime opportunity" to deliver on his pledge for early diagnosis of osteoporosis.