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Surge in superflu cases plunges NHS into ‘worst-case scenario’ ahead of doctors’ strikes

Infections will get worse for the NHS as ‘the peak is not in sight yet’, says NHS medical director

The Independent UK

Boss of drugs giant GSK declares US best place to invest

Dame Emma Walmsley said the US was still leading the way for new drugs and vaccines.

Evening Standard

Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike mandate if it calls off the action over the festive period.

Evening Standard

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What will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives

More than £3bn that could have been used for UK patients will go to big pharma for its branded products, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

New analysis exposes ‘silent crisis’ impacting one in three women

Experts say thousands of patients could be treated earlier in the community rather than in hospital

The Independent UK

Will the BMA call off the doctors strike? New offer raises hopes as superflu threatens to overwhelm hospitals

It comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns a strike in the run-up to Christmas would carry a ‘much different degree of risk’ to other walkouts

Evening Standard

Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst-case scenario before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Evening Standard

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Wes Streeting improves offer to resident doctors in England in attempt to stop strikes

BMA puts health secretary’s offer, which includes pledge to double number of extra training places, to resident doctors

The Guardian - UK

Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’

Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance

The Guardian - UK

Doctors’ strike could be called off as Streeting makes last-minute offer

Health secretary says Christmas strikes would have a “much different degree of risk” than previous walkouts

The Independent UK

Bullying in the NHS results from a systemic problem

Letter: Until you create an environment where staff have access to all the necessary resources to do their job, you will not fix bullying, writes an anonymous former NHS worker

The Guardian - UK

One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds

Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour

The Guardian - UK

Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

With NHS and No 10 advice differing, we look at best practice for flu prevention and protection

The Guardian - UK

Drug rebate rate cut by over a third after zero-tariff deal with US

The Government said the rebate costs for companies would fall to 14.5% in 2026 from 22.9% this year.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Interviewing future medical students gave me that rare thing: hope for the NHS

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Tried using the new online GP booking system? I have – and it was almost as miserable as my chest infection

Wes Streeting’s plan to make booking easier made sense. Then I encountered an AI triagist, a stubborn receptionist and a Kafkaesque vicious circle, says Guardian feature writer Simon Hattenstone

The Independent UK

Top doctor issues stark warning about risks of mutant flu strain for children as hospital admissions surge

The new H3N2 flu strain is different to the strain that this year’s vaccines were designed to protect against

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘We decided to get private healthcare’: Readers on ‘traumatic’ NHS maternity failings

YOUR VIEWS: England’s maternity crisis stems from decades of underfunding, mismanagement and a culture that fails to listen to women, according to our community, who argued that only proper investment and a respected, well-staffed workforce can turn things around

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International Business Times UK

H3N2 Flu Virus Mutated Seven Times This Summer, Experts Warn of Strain 'Unlike Anything Seen in Years'

UK experts warn a rapidly mutated H3N2 subclade is driving rising hospitalisations across England, prompting calls for vaccination and renewed vigilance.

The Independent UK

Former nurse diagnosed with oesophageal cancer despite ‘feeling well’

Heulwen Wyatt told her GP that she was experiencing indigestion, but scans found something far more serious

The Guardian - UK

People in the UK: how do you feel about wearing a face covering to help prevent spreading a virus?

As the UK faces a surge in flu cases,an NHS leader has urged people who are ‘coughing and sneezing’ to wear face coverings on public transport. Share your views with us

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Why is AI becoming the go-to support for our children’s mental health?

In today’s newsletter: Chatbots are becoming confidants for young people in distress – raising urgent questions about safeguarding, regulation and the limits of synthetic empathy

Evening Standard

Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

The Independent UK

Rights of protestors, migrant workers and disabled people being ‘failed’ by government, EHRC chief says

The new chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has urged ministers to “ensure rights are protected across the nation”

Evening Standard

Ads for ‘misleading’ prostate supplements and home testing kits banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said misleading claims could give false reassurance or make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor.

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