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UK lost nearly four million days to strike action in past year, study reveals

New report lays bare squeeze facing workers as public sector job vacancies up by a third and real-terms pay plummets

The Independent UK

Cigarette packs could soon include advice on how to quit smoking

Government launches consultation on including inserts in packs that outline the benefits of quitting tobacco

The Guardian - UK

Messages urging smokers to quit could be placed inside cigarette packs

The inserts would set out the health and financial benefits of giving up and signpost advice and support available to those trying to stop.

The Independent UK

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GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’

It comes after a poll found some practices had to stop taking bookings for routine appointments due to staffing issues and rising demand.

The Independent UK

Streeting speaks about ‘daunting’ prospect of being next UK health secretary

Labour MP West Streeting said he would ‘relish’ taking on the job, although it would be ‘one of the most difficult’ roles in government.

The Independent UK

Should I worry about my BMI?

Devised almost 200 years ago, body mass index is used as a marker of health by many, yet called useless by others. What’s the truth?

The Guardian - UK

Steve Barclay ‘open to’ Scottish and Welsh NHS patients requesting care in England

England’s health secretary says devolved administrations have worse backlogs, which they robustly dispute

The Guardian - UK

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UK Government panned for bid to 'involve themselves in devolved areas' amid NHS row

THE UK Government has been told to back off from attempting to “involve themselves in devolved areas” after a row over NHS waiting times.

The National (Scotland)

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England to cut waiting lists

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas

Evening Standard

Landmark NHS recruitment plan in danger from applicant shortfall

The huge increase in students needed to fill medical training places, and supplying the staff to teach them, may not be feasible

The Guardian - UK

Reproductive rights are under threat

Rightwing pressure on women to have more children has no place in a world facing ecological and social catastrophe

The Guardian - UK

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas.

The Independent UK

Bake Off’s John Whaite opens up about recent ADHD diagnosis

The baker and author said that his recent diagnosis ‘makes sense of everything’

The Independent UK

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

‘Waterloo Road’ actor Adam Thomas announced he has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ahead of his ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ debut

The Independent UK

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Jeremy Hunt’s brother, Charlie, dies of cancer aged 53

Chancellor’s younger brother was diagnosed with sarcoma three years ago

The Independent UK

Striking NHS staff not to blame, says patient as surgery delayed for third time

Thomas Atkinson was due to have keyhole surgery on August 7 but it was postponed for the third time.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie dies of cancer age 53

Jeremy Hunt’s younger brother has passed away from cancer, several weeks after the Chancellor spoke about the family’s tough battle with the disease.

The Independent UK

Union leader urges PM to return ‘to real world’ to settle doctors’ pay dispute

Junior doctors staged a rally outside Downing Street amid fresh NHS strikes.

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The Independent UK

Can I buy the Covid vaccine and who is eligible for the booster ?

As cases continue to rise vaccination programmes in the UK are now entering its third autumn season

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s ‘intransigence’ on pay will lead to more NHS strikes, warns top doctor

Exclusive: BMA council chair says medics will have no option but to stage more industrial action until ministers make ‘credible offer’

The Independent UK

Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with UK government shows no progress

Tens of thousands of doctors in England have walked off the job for another four-day stretch, with growing concerns that their bitter pay dispute with the British government will drag on into the winter

The Independent UK

What is Legionnaires’ disease? The symptoms of the potentially deadly disease to watch for

Older people and those with chronic lung conditions particularly at risk

The Independent UK

Legionella bacteria can cause serious lung disease that is fatal in 10% of cases

The bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, was discovered in the water supply on board the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge.

Evening Standard

OPINION - NHS nearing ‘tipping point’ as waiting lists hit new record

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to cut NHS waiting lists is on life-support. Yesterday, official data showed that 7.6 million people were waiting to start treatment at the end of June, a jump of more than 100,000 on the previous month. Why?

Evening Standard

What is Legionella? Asylum seekers moved off barge amid Legionnaires’ disease fears

15 asylum seekers boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday

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