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Experts say once-a-day varenicline tablet reduces nicotine cravings and side-effects from cutting out tobacco

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Exclusive: Amanda Pritchard speaks out against domestic abuse suffered by NHS staff as she backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign

It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.

The survey comes after family doctors voted in August for collective action, which they warned could last for months.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ debut budget pledged increases of £22.6 billion in day-to-day spending for the NHS and £3.1 billion in capital spending over the next two years. The increase in day-to-day spending is intended to fulfil Labour’s campaign promise of “40,000 more appointments per week” from their election manifesto.

NHS data shows one in 10 reception-age pupils now have obesity as experts warn of public health crisis

Those who believe they are suffering a stroke are being encouraged to call 999 at the first signs

Update of Act FAST made as data for England shows average time between first symptom and call is 88 minutes