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Government orders independent inquiry into Lucy Letby murders

Inquiry will look at circumstances surrounding babies’ deaths at Countess of Chester hospital

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: how did a nurse commit such unthinkable murders?

Trial detailed the deaths of newborns and harm done to other babies – but we may never know why she became a murderer

The Guardian - UK

Faced with evil like Lucy Letby’s, we yearn for a rational explanation. Sometimes there is none

It is right to hold an inquiry, but the hunt for ‘lessons to be learned’ and a system to blame can easily go too far, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don’t seem to care

With record numbers out of work, we need a solution as bold as the creation of the NHS in the 1940s, says Prof Dame Sally Davies, former chief medical officer for England

The Guardian - UK

Junior doctors hit back at 'totally false' Douglas Ross comments

JUNIOR doctors in England have hit back at Douglas Ross after he suggested that NHS staff south of the Border wanted to make their pay a…

The National (Scotland)

UK strike dates August 2023: All the confirmed days

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Independent UK

Covid booster jabs set to be sold on high street for anyone to get

Health officials support proposal for private provision of jabs as numbers eligible on NHS fall

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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn

Spread of new variant could cause extreme pressure on NHS and cause more damaging long-term health problems, Independent Sage expert says

The Independent UK

Covid booster jabs could go on sale privately in UK in 2024

Health officials reiterate support for private provision as lower age limit for NHS booster vaccines raised to 65

The Guardian - UK

Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

The consultation forms part of the Government’s Primary Care Recovery Plan.

The Independent UK

Use of virtual wards for patients with acute respiratory infections recommended

The recommendation was made by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in new draft guidance.

The Independent UK

Met Police to cut mental health call outs from October after winning battle with NHS

Met chiefs win argument in attempt to save officers’ time and allow them to return to crime-fighting

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross in junior doctor attack: 'They want to make this a political issue'

DOUGLAS Ross has accused English junior doctors of politicising their demands for pay because they dislike the Tory UK Government.

The National (Scotland)

Met wins battle with NHS over not attending mental health calls

Exclusive: Sir Mark Rowley’s drive to free up police time has won out after weeks of tense talks

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Private equity has its sights on the NHS – and with it our faith in public services altogether

For some opaque investors, the crisis is a money-making opportunity, says the Guardian’s assistant Opinion editor Hettie O’Brien

The Independent UK

The Lionesses’ newest fan: Baby born moments after England’s semi-final opener

BBC sports reporter Matt Graveling was told by NHS nurses that England scored an opening goal just a minute before his partner gave birth.

The Independent UK

Third group of hospital doctors in England warn of industrial action over pay

The BMA says specialist doctors will consider plans for an indicative ballot if an offer on pay is not made before September 20.

The Guardian - UK

Rolling Stones, wrong boarding passes and drunk tourists – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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UK Health Secretary's former aide calls for 'full privatisation' of NHS

A FORMER aide to Health Secretary Steve Barclay has called for the “full privatisation” of the NHS.

The National (Scotland)

BBC slammed for giving junior doctors pay deal 15 SECONDS on TV bulletin

THE BBC has come under fire for dedicating just 30 seconds across two bulletins to the news junior doctors accepted a record pay offer from the…

The Independent UK

Strikes will make new cancer targets more difficult to meet, top medic warns

Exclusive: Old cancer targets ‘not the right thing; for patients, says NHS’ top cancer lead

The Guardian - UK

Education secretary defends ‘incredibly rude’ comments about the value of A-level results – as it happened

Gillian Keegan told Sky that employers ‘won’t ask you anything about your A-level grades in 10 years’ time’

The Independent UK

Mysterious new long Covid symptom identified by scientists

The research detailed a new symptom of long Covid after a 33-year-old man was referred to a specialist clinic

The Independent UK

Over 61,000 appointments affected by junior doctors’ strike as total cancellations may reach one million

The next strike to affect the NHS in England is due to begin on 24 August

The Guardian - UK

Covid vaccines should be available to buy privately in UK, scientists say

People not eligible for autumn booster programme should have option to pay for jab, experts argue, amid new wave concerns

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