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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

The Guardian - UK

How high are Covid rates in England and what are the vaccination plans?

We look at the current levels of the coronavirus and who will be offered a booster jab

The Guardian - UK

Government confirms two-thirds of cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn

It is hoped the new targets will help diagnose and treat cancer faster

The Independent UK

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Two-thirds of NHS cancer targets to be scrapped by autumn

More than two-thirds of NHS cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn, the Government has confirmed.

Evening Standard

NHS cancer targets breached 1m times since Rishi Sunak became PM

Long waits in England for patients to see specialists, get diagnoses and start treatment

The Guardian - UK

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, Sage expert says

The Independent UK

Best sports water bottles to keep you hydrated in the gym or on the pitch

For staying hydrated while keeping active

Evening Standard

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Number of hospital appointments cancelled due to strikes nears one million

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

The Independent UK

Pay rises should be a ‘reward for productivity’, says Rishi Sunak

Prime minister also calls for wage growth to be sustainable to help economy grow

The Guardian - UK

Company run by Captain Tom’s daughter ‘was paid thousands for charity event instead of foundation’

Payments reportedly made to Maytrix Group following appearance by Hannah Ingram-Moore at awards event

The Independent UK

Steve Barclay wrong to say NHS consultants get tax-free pensions, admits UK government

Health secretary made the false claim while trying to defend opposition to junior doctors’ pay demands

The Guardian - UK

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Wages will now rise by 12.4% in 2023-24, with Scottish ministers further guaranteeing increases in line with inflation until at least 2026-27.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors accept record pay offer averting strike fears

JUNIOR doctors and dentists from a major union in Scotland have accepted a record 12.4 per cent pay increase averting fears of strike action.

The National (Scotland)

Captain Tom Moore timeline: From NHS hero’s legacy in pandemic to controversy almost five years later

Decorated Second World War veteran turned pandemic hero raised £33m for NHS before passing away in 2021 but the foundation set up in his name has been heavily criticised in a watchdog report that also names Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law for mismanagement, Joe Sommerlad and Alex Ross report

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Aviva joins Axa in saying crisis in NHS presents opportunities to expand business

UK’s biggest insurer gained 170,000 health insurance customers in past year as NHS waiting lists hit record highs

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for August 2023

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

Vitamin D intake ‘may reduce cancer mortality in the population by 15%’ – study

The researchers looked at data from more than 400,000 people.

Evening Standard

Aviva sees health insurance boom as patients look for alternatives to long NHS waiting lists

Aviva has seen health insurance sales soar by 58%

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘out of touch’ over energy bill support comments – as it happened

This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage here

The Independent UK

Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mothers missed: report

Up to 20% women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby.

Evening Standard

Half of mental illness cases undiagnosed in new and expectant mothers, midwives warn

Up to 20 per cent of women develop anxiety, depression or severe mental health issues during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby

The Guardian - UK

Patients could get cancer scans without GP referral, says Steve Barclay

Health secretary suggested patients could go directly to diagnostic test or clinician to ease ‘bottleneck’ in NHS system

The Independent UK

Patients could skip their GP for cancer checks, says Barclay

It is the latest proposal floated amid ongoing pressure on the health service.

The Independent UK

Vitamin D intake ‘may reduce cancer mortality in the population by 15%’

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased cancer mortality risk, particularly in relation to bowel, stomach, prostate, and lung cancers.

The Guardian - UK

Number of children in mental health crisis at record high in England

NHS data reveals more than 3,500 urgent referrals of under-18s in May, three times higher than same month in 2019

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