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Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Experts welcomed the updated guidance as a ‘remarkable milestone’.

The Independent UK

NHS introduces new warning system to stop ‘avoidable’ child deaths

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.

The Independent UK

Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme

The programme is already approved for frail patients and those with acute respiratory infections.

The Independent UK

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Growing number of people face 18-month waits for NHS care in England

Figures reveal rise to 8,998 patients in August, despite ministers’ pledge to have ended such long waits by April

The Guardian - UK

NHS braced for week of disruption as consultants and junior doctors strike

Health bosses said the action by medics in England will see planned care grind to a halt.

The Independent UK

Consultant strike caused tens of thousands of cancellations

Top hospital doctors in England staged a 48-hour walkout from August 24.

The Independent 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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Junior doctors strike August 2023: Why are they taking action?

Medics in England are walking out from early on Friday morning, with no end in sight to their pay dispute

Evening Standard

NHS consultants’ strike in England may cancel surgery for tens of thousands

Routine care to come to virtual halt for 48 hours this week and in August after improved pay offer ruled out

The Guardian - UK

More than 100,000 appointments cancelled due to latest strike by junior doctors

The cumulative number of cancellations in all settings since industrial action began has now passed 750,000

Evening Standard

More than 100,000 appointments cancelled because of latest junior doctors strike

Cumulative number of cancellations in all settings since industrial action began has now passed 750,000

The Independent UK

Consultants strike to bring planned NHS care to ‘virtual standstill’

Senior NHS leader warns walkout will have ‘most severe impact’ of any NHS strike so far

Evening Standard

Consultants’ strike to put NHS care in England ‘at a standstill’, says top doctor

Sir Stephen Powis says two-day strike over pay will cause most severe impact ever seen in the NHS as result of industrial action

The Guardian - UK

NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns

Consultant doctors will be on strike for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday until 7am on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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NHS waiting lists in England climb to new record

The new data comes amid a fresh wave of industrial action across the health service, with junior doctors walking out on strike for five days.

Manchester Evening News

NHS boss praises 'constant' compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75

Service chiefs paid tribute to workers and said it would embrace new technology as the institution celebrates the milestone

The Independent UK

NHS boss praises ‘constant’ compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard admitted NHS workers were facing ‘enormous’ challenges.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’

Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.

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NHS boss warns heatwave set to bring ‘busiest day ever’

The UK heatwave has seen one of the ‘busiest days ever’ for healthcare services

Daily Mirror

Health chiefs warn hospitals face 'busiest day ever' as heatwave continues to hit UK

NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the hot weather has increased demand at A&E departments, with medical staff currently prioritising urgent and emergency care

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for June and July 2023 - OLD

Latest walkouts by NHS junior doctors to bring fresh disruption to healthcare sector

The Independent UK

Hot weather puts pressure on A&E departments

NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the heat had contributed to one of the ‘busiest days ever’ in A&E departments.

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for June 2023

Latest walkouts by NHS junior doctors to bring fresh disruption to healthcare sector

Daily Mirror

150,000 NHS appointments to be cancelled as junior doctors go on strike today

Patients face huge disruption as medics in the British Medical Association begin a 72-hour walkout in their bitter dispute with the Government over pay

The Independent UK

Junior doctors across England go on strike in dispute over pay

It comes as NHS chiefs warned the number of people seeking emergency help will rise as the hot weather continues across the UK.

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