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Now trans row nurse sues outgoing boss of NHS Fife over controversial 'smear' statement

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Nurse Sandie Peggie is suing the outgoing boss of NHS Fife after it emerged the health board's chief executive signed off on a controversial 'smear' statement.

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Huge Alzheimer's breakthrough as weight-loss jab already prescribed to thousands on the NHS is found to slow progression of memory-robbing illness

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Liraglutide - sold under the brand name Saxenda - is often offered to people with with a BMI of over 30 as it improves blood sugar control and aids weight loss.

'Transformed' Tyneside NHS heart unit clinic 'will make a real difference' for young patients

Clinic E at the Freeman Hospital's Children's Heart Unit has been transformed thanks to charity funding.

North East NHS bosses decide under-25s will still be able to get gluten-free bread prescriptions

Under-25s who are coeliac will still be able to get a gluten-free bread and flour mix on prescription in our region

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NHS to pay 25% more for innovative drugs after UK–US zero-tariff deal

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Agreement could cost NHS an extra £3bn a year, industry sources estimate

The strike-mare before Christmas: Doctors union throws NHS into chaos after announcing ANOTHER five day walkout

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British Medical Association bosses claimed they had 'no choice but to announce more strike dates' after the Government failed to put forward a 'credible plan'.

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Militant doctors to plunge NHS into strike chaos ahead of Christmas

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Junior doctors are set to walk out in the days before Christmas in a huge blow for Wes Streeting.

NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie

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In November, additional claims were raised against chief executive of NHS Fife, Carol Potter and director of people and culture, David Miller.

Perth and Kinross councillor slams NHS dentist shortage as "intolerable"

The elected member said there are currently no NHS dentists in Kinross-shire and claimed that to access an NHS dentist "you've got to either be admitted to a care home or a prison"

GRAHAM GRANT: As NHS waiting lists spiral, drug addicts are being handed free CRACK PIPES with taxpayers' cash in latest dystopian government scheme

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The Thistle opened in January with the aim of getting drugs paraphernalia off the street - where it was (and still is) a public hazard - and giving addicts a safe space to shoot up.

Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife

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Ms Peggie has now expanded her case to include Carol Potter, the chief executive of NHS Fife, and its director of people and culture, David Miller.

Sandie Peggie to take further action against health board as it is confirmed NHS Fife CEO approved statement

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Sandie Peggie’s legal team has confirmed she will take further action against NHS Fife as it is confirmed the health board’s CEO signed off controversial statement

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Cancer patients to get greater access to drugs on NHS under UK-US pharma deal

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The deal will mean British pharma products imported into the US will not face tariffs, in return for the NHS spending more on medicines

NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie

A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie originally lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010

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NHS bosses warn people with learning disabilities are at higher risk of illness due to winter flu

People with learning disabilities should make sure to get their flu jabs

NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie

In November, additional claims were raised against chief executive of NHS Fife, Carol Potter and director of people and culture, David Miller.

NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie

In November, additional claims were raised against chief executive of NHS Fife, Carol Potter and director of people and culture, David Miller.

Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending

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The U.S. said the combined changes would increase the net price the NHS pays for new medicines by 25 percent.