Government Urged to Address NHS Crisis as Wait Times Rise
Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 14:10
The government is facing mounting pressure to address the NHS crisis, as concerns grow over the lack of progress in reducing long waiting times for treatment. Latest figures for England show the hospital care backlog…
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A Record Start for Lincolnshire's Autumn Covid and Flu Vaccination Campaign
Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 14:08
Lincolnshire's autumn vaccination campaign has started with record-breaking numbers, according to local health authorities. Since the campaign launched on 3 October, over 15,000 people have received their Covid-19 booster jabs, while more than 25,000 have…
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Health Officials Warn of Flu Risks as Vaccine Uptake Declines in the UK
Date: Friday, 11 October 2024 09:13
Health officials are expressing concerns about potentially severe flu seasons in the UK due to a decline in vaccine uptake last year. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported at least 18,000 flu-related deaths in…
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Northampton Initiative Supports Employment for Those with Mental Health Issues
Date: Friday, 11 October 2024 09:12
Individuals who have faced challenges in securing employment due to mental health issues will soon receive valuable support aimed at facilitating their return to work. Workbridge, an initiative under the mental health charity St Andrew's…
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New 24/7 Text Service Offers Free Mental Health Support Across Northamptonshire
Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 10:54
A new 24/7 mental health support service has been launched across Northamptonshire, offering free assistance via text message. By texting "IMATTER" to 85258, residents can connect with trained volunteers for confidential support, addressing issues such…
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New XEC Covid Variant Emerges: Vaccines Still Effective, Experts Say
Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 10:52
A new Covid variant, XEC, has been identified and is starting to spread across several countries, including the UK, US, and Denmark, after it was first detected in Germany in June. Experts believe the variant…
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Government to Enforce Junk Food Ad Ban Before 9pm from October 2025
Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 09:31
A ban on junk food advertising before 9pm on TV will be enforced from 1st October 2025, as confirmed by the government. The restrictions are aimed at reducing childhood obesity, with Labour also introducing a…
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Starmer Blames Tories for 'Broken' NHS in New Health Report
Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 16:16
Sir Keir Starmer has criticised successive Conservative-led governments for leaving the NHS in a "broken" and "unforgivable" state. In a major interview, he pointed to austerity measures and the mishandling of the pandemic as key…
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Winter Vaccine for Pregnant Women and Elderly Launched
Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024 13:07
A new vaccination program is being rolled out across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to protect newborns and older adults from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This follows a similar launch in Scotland. RSV is a…
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England's NHS Launches 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support via 111 Hotline
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2024 16:34
Millions of people in England experiencing a mental health crisis can now access 24/7 support through a single phone line, as announced by the NHS. By calling 111 and selecting the mental health option, individuals…
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UK Health Officials Prepare for Potential New Mpox Strain Amid Global Alert
Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:10
UK health officials are getting ready incase a new type of the mpox virus appears, though they say the risk to the public is low. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared recent…
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Revolutionary Gene-Editing Therapy for Beta Thalassaemia Set to Launch on NHS
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 13:53
The NHS is poised to introduce a pioneering gene-editing therapy for beta thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder that impairs haemoglobin production, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. This new…
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