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NHS backlog could be shortened as two new operating theatres open in Merseyside

The new centre, hailed as “fantastic news” by NHS directors, is expected to treat around 6,000 patients each year

Liverpool Echo

Human rights of mental health patients violated amid crisis in care, regulator warns

Exclusive: ‘The government is preoccupied and has a lot of things to do, but this issue is not going to go away’ warns health ombudsman

The Independent UK

Fury as striking nurses set to be offered 'free tea and coffee' over better pay

The Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said his 'door is open' to resume talks with nurses' union over working conditions as staff set to walkout on 15 and 20 December

Daily Mirror

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Sunderland mum, 33, hopes to complete 'bucket list' with daughter after incurable cancer diagnosis

Rebecca Robson's colleagues at Hetton Dental want to help her and daughter Poppy complete a "bucket list".

Chronicle Live

‘It makes them feel better’: skin and haircare regime a hit for ICU patients

Covid prompted Ginny Wanjiro at St Thomas’ to get funding for scheme reflecting the diversity of Lambeth

The Guardian - UK

Number of children prescribed sleeping drugs has tripled in 7 years, data suggests

Sleep issues are increasing across all age groups, according to a leading sleep charity

The Independent UK

My US hellscape or broken Britain: where would you rather seek healthcare?

It’s insurance renewal time again – when I discuss cover in New York, hear tales of NHS woe in the UK, and wonder which is worse, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK

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Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis – here's how

The UK government’s recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guaranteed.

The Conversation

NHS shares cancer warning signs you need to watch out for - including tummy trouble

'Tummy trouble' could be one of the key cancer warning signs - and many people don't like to talk about it

Chronicle Live

Huge rise in kids taking sleeping pills as nearly 60,000 prescribed by NHS in one month

New data reveals that since 2015 there has been a 170 per cent rise in sleeping pill prescriptions to youngsters aged 18 and under

Daily Mirror

Thousands of European doctors shun NHS jobs after Brexit, says think tank

The Department of Health and Social Care said it rejected the Nuffield Trust’s findings

The Independent UK

What financial support is available to breast cancer sufferers?

Help is out there for those battling disease and cost of living concerns together

The Independent UK

More than a third of Britons would donate blood if they were paid to do so

A new YouGov survey reveals that only seven per cent of Britons currently donate blood

The Independent UK

‘My door is open but contingency plans must be made’ – Health Secretary

It comes amid reports that armed forces personnel could be drafted in to help the NHS during planned strike action.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Parents hit by bills crisis making ‘impossible choices between nappies and food’, charity warns

On The Breadline: ‘My daughter is having to deal with things way beyond her age. It breaks my heart,’ one mother tells campaigns editor David Cohen

Evening Standard

On The Breadline: ‘What my little girl is having to deal with breaks my heart’

A mother’s plight is reflected in cases across London. But one charity stands out as a beacon of hope. David Cohen reports

Wales Online

Army could be called on to plug gaps in strike-hit NHS

Minister insists there are no 'immediate plans' but has not ruled it out

The Independent UK

No ‘immediate plans’ for Army to plug gaps in NHS to ease sting of strikes

Health and defence officials are drawing up a contingency strategy as ambulance drivers and paramedics consider joining nurses on the picket lines.

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The Independent UK

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

Daily Mirror

Dedicated blind therapy dog saved by vets so she can carry on working for the NHS

Sumi the 12-year-old Japanese Akita still manages to carry out incredible work at care homes, brain injury units and hospitals in Yorkshire despite being completely blind

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine: When can I get my booster jab?

UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn

Evening Standard

Army ‘to be drafted in to help NHS during winter strikes’

Paramedics and ambulance drivers could join nurses on the picket line in the coming months

Wales Online

Slowdown of European doctors working in NHS after Brexit is 'inarguable'

New research suggests there are more than 4,000 fewer doctors from the EU and European Free Trade Association members in the NHS than had been predicted

The Independent UK

Life-extending drug to be offered to advanced prostate cancer patients by NHS in England

Darolutamide will be available to eligible patients ‘within weeks’

Manchester Evening News

Army could help NHS during nursing strikes under contingency plans

The government could make use of a protocol similar to the one used in the pandemic to receive military aid for essential health services

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