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Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.

The Independent UK

Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Daily Mirror

'Some brass neck': Tory MSP panned for claim Scotland 'not an attractive place'

A TORY MSP has been panned after claiming that Scotland is “not an attractive place to live” during an interview.

The National (Scotland)

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NHS patients struggling with obesity could get weight loss jab

The jab will be rolled out to thousands of people in a two year trial costing £40m

Liverpool Echo

Revealed: ‘Stealth tax raid’ to hit almost 5m healthcare workers with higher bills

Exclusive: The government’s decision to freeze income tax and national insurance thresholds will cost health workers an additional £1.5billion per year, analysis shows

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis urges half a million people to check if they qualify for Carer's Allowance payments worth £4,000

The consumer champion warned eligible carers are missing out on the DWP benefit worth £76.75 each week.

Daily Record

Perthshire councillor says village GP surgery to close with “zero” community engagement

Invergowrie Medical Practice will cease operations on June 16

Daily Record

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Social care volunteer plans ‘a drop in the ocean compared to what is needed’

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said volunteers would be an addition rather than a replacement for trained carers.

The Independent UK

8 symptoms of medieval disease that can kill as cases rocket across UK

Data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were more than 1,000 new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) every day in the country and these include syphilis

Daily Mirror

'Nurses are leaving for Tesco' - Care expert joins GP in stark warning about undervaluing care workers amid staffing crisis

Dr Benjamin Ajibade has highlighted the need to do more to retain vital nurses and carers

Chronicle Live

Plan for GPs to offer controversial celebrity weight loss jab

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the use of drugs to tackle obesity could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease pressure on the NHS

The Independent UK

Joe Wicks makes workout video for people with Parkinson’s

The fitness coach has teamed up with the NHS to help create a dedicated exercise video.

The Independent UK

Government exploring how it can get weight loss injections to more people

People taking a weight-loss drug can lose up to 15% of their body weight after one year, with results apparent within the first month

Wales Online

Grim warning signs as cases of medieval disease on the rise across country

This is more than 1,000 diagnoses every day

Nottingham Post

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Chronicle Live

Using the private sector to bring down NHS waiting lists is 'only a short-term solution', warns trust boss

Leading health figures have warned continued use of the independent sector to bring down NHS waiting lists "could be destructive" in the long-term, and said there is a vital need for a proper NHS and social care workforce plan

Liverpool Echo

Grim warning signs as cases of medieval disease surge across England

The number of diagnosed cases is at the highest level since just after the Second World War

The Independent UK

Joe Wicks makes specialised workout video for people with Parkinson’s

The fitness coach has teamed up with the NHS to help create a dedicated exercise video.

The Independent UK

A&E testing scheme finds thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis

The £20 million scheme means the testing programme, which started in April 2022, can run in 33 hospital emergency departments over three years.

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers launch £40m pilot scheme to trial wider access to slimming jab

Less regulation of weight-loss drug would make Wegovy accessible to more people

The Independent UK

£40m pilot to expand availability of weight loss drugs on NHS

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the use of drugs to tackle obesity could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease pressure on the NHS.

Wales Online

Government set to ask volunteers to fill social care staff shortages

The expected move follows the success of recruiting in a similar way during the pandemic

The Independent UK

Government to seek volunteers for social care work amid staff shortages – report

Volunteers could do shopping and other errands as part of the programme being launched on Wednesday, The Guardian reported.

Chronicle Live

Thousands of pensioners are missing out on eight perks worth over £5,000 a year

From regular cash to top up your income from the DWP to discounted food, travel and days out, there's lots available for older people

Daily Record

'Soulmates' tragically took their own lives in double suicide pact

An inquest into their death at Exeter Coroners Court on Monday, June 5, heard the pair were 'joined at the hip' and had been together for 11 years after meeting in a call centre.

The Independent UK

The NHS is ‘failing women’, says women’s health ambassador

Professor Dame Lesley Regan said women ‘do not have a fair deal’.

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