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Inquiry to be held into north-east England NHS trust after patient deaths

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Health secretary announces investigation into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys trust that has seen young patients take their own lives

NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases

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Hospitals treating record numbers of flu patients but worst is yet to come as medical bosses urge people to get vaccinated

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Surge in superflu cases plunges NHS into ‘worst-case scenario’ ahead of doctors’ strikes

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Infections will get worse for the NHS as ‘the peak is not in sight yet’, says NHS medical director

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Doctors would be 'irresponsible' to strike while NHS is battered by record levels of super-flu, Starmer warns

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The PM urged medics to call off their walkout as health leaders warned the 'double-whammy' of flu and industrial action left them facing a 'worst case scenario' in the run-up to Christmas.

Anger grows at doctors on brink of strike despite super-flu crisis sweeping NHS

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EXCLUSIVE: Wes Streeting said the BMA was threatening to 'bring down our flood defences' as a flu tsunami hits the NHS.

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‘We don’t have enough rooms to isolate’: NHS doctor reveals impact of rise in flu cases

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As corridor care has become the norm, safest option for those with flu symptoms is to contact GP or NHS 111 and try to stay home

Darts star nearly died before World Championship while rival is an NHS manager

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The World Darts Championship is just around the corner and here is a look at some of the lesser-known stars taking part in this year's tournament at Ally Pally.

NH mother charged after her 6-year-old daughter tests positive for cannabinoids and cocaine

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Paige Goulet was also charged for tampering with witnesses.

Public inquiry to be held into NHS trust linked to deaths

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The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust probe follows calls from families of three women who died by suicide.

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Protect yourself and our NHS with vital flu vaccine

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Following the critical incidents declared at the county’s hospitals, people in Staffordshire are being reminded to get their flu jab ahead of the Christmas break, along with the steps they can take to stay well and alternatives to visiting…

NHS trans row not over as nurse Sandie Peggie reveals she will appeal tribunal ruling despite key wins

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SANDIE Peggie will appeal her employment tribunal judgement despite winning key strands of her battle against NHS Fife over their trans changing room rules. The furious nurse today revealed she will not be giving up her legal fight “any…

Super flu strikes during perfect storm for NHS

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The spread of subclade K, the super flu, is picking up - and it's not looking good for the NHS.

Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst-case scenario before Christmas

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Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

NHS urges everyone in Greater Manchester to take 5 key actions before Christmas as flu cases soar

Flu cases are rising ahead of Christmas - here's how you can protect yourself and others

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Head of Greater Manchester NHS is suspended pending internal investigation

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The Chief Executive of Greater Manchester’s NHS , Mark Fisher, is currently suspended amid an internal investigation, the ICB has said. A spokesperson for the ICB said he was suspended on a ‘precautionary basis’ in accordance with its…

Flu symptoms to watch for as NHS braces for 'unprecedented' winter wave

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NHS chiefs have declared critical incidents amid fears the H3N2 strain, dubbed subclade K, could trigger one of the worst flu seasons to date with hospital beds occupied 56% higher than last year

Number of flu patients in hospital across the South West by NHS trust

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Experts have warned there is 'no peak in sight'

Flu jabs 'run out' in Boots update as NHS tells people 'get vaccinated' as infections soar

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Worried customers complain about pre-booked injections as one says 'Boots have cancelled 4 appointments on me'

Sandie Peggie vows to 'fight on' as nurse confirms she will appeal NHS Fife tribunal ruling

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The nurse told a press conference she would "certainly not be giving up this legal fight any time soon".

Lesser-known World Darts Championship stars including crane manager and NHS hero

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The World Darts Championship is kicking off with a whole host of famous faces on the oche - and some stars flying under the radar