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National Health Service (England): Publicly-funded healthcare system in England
The National Health Service (NHS) is the publicly funded healthcare system in England, and one of the four National Health Service systems in the United Kingdom. It is the second largest single-payer healthcare system in the world after the Brazilian Sistema Único de Saúde. Primarily funded by the government from general taxation, and overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care, the NHS provides healthcare to all legal English residents and residents from other regions of the UK, with most services free at the point of use for most people. The NHS also conducts research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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New NHS Jab to protect premature babies from RSV [Video]

New NHS Jab to protect premature babies from RSV

The NHS is set to roll out a single, long-lasting injection this autumn to protect premature and vulnerable babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The jab offers a vital “protective bubble”..

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Resident doctors discuss 'all options' [Video]

Resident doctors discuss 'all options'

Dr Ross Nieuwoudt and Dr Melissa Ryan, co-chairs of the BMA Resident Doctor Committee, spoke to the media outside Portcullis House, Westminster, after a “constructive” meeting with Health Secretary..

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Transport Secretary announces boost for electric vehicles [Video]

Transport Secretary announces boost for electric vehicles

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander outlines a £63 million plan to boost electric vehicle infrastructure across the UK, including pavement gullies for home charging and support for NHS and freight..

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Junior doctor strike: Talks to shift away from pay [Video]

Junior doctor strike: Talks to shift away from pay

The Transport Secretary comments on ongoing negotiations between the government and the BMA on planned resident doctor strikes, as the health secretary seeks to focus conditions rather than further pay..

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Streeting urges doctors to call off 'unreasonable' strike [Video]

Streeting urges doctors to call off 'unreasonable' strike

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on resident doctors to abandon plans for strike action, calling it “unreasonable” and “unfair”. He said they’ve received a 28.9% pay rise – the..

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Starmer unveils plan to get NHS 'fit to face future' [Video]

Starmer unveils plan to get NHS 'fit to face future'

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a 10-year plan to make the NHS "fit to face the future". The prime minister says the government will shift the NHS from a "sickness service" to a health service that..

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Starmer, Reeves and Streeting unveil NHS 10-year plan [Video]

Starmer, Reeves and Streeting unveil NHS 10-year plan

Sir Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting tour a health facility in east London, as the government sets out its 10-year plan for the NHS. The chancellor could be seen smiling and laughing with..

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Health Secretary calls on supermarkets to tackle obesity [Video]

Health Secretary calls on supermarkets to tackle obesity

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government will work with major supermarkets to make healthy food choices easier for consumers. He outlines plans to reduce calorie intake across the population,..

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People urged to prepare as heatwave sparks health warnings [Video]

People urged to prepare as heatwave sparks health warnings

Health officials are urging people to prepare for rising temperatures, warning of a possible spike in 999 calls and ambulance demand. Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UK Health Security Agency said it’s..

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Reeves hails 'significant progress' on NHS waiting lists [Video]

Reeves hails 'significant progress' on NHS waiting lists

Rachel Reeves has hailed the government's "significant progress" to get NHS hospital waiting lists down by almost a quarter of a million. The chancellor adds the extra funding for the NHS in..

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Chancellor and Health Sec visit St Thomas' Hospital [Video]

Chancellor and Health Sec visit St Thomas' Hospital

Rachel Reeves joined Wes Streeting on a tour of St Thomas' Hospital following a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding announced in House of Commons earlier today. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on..

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Chancellor promises a 'record cash investment' in the NHS [Video]

Chancellor promises a 'record cash investment' in the NHS

The Government is increasing real-terms day to day spending in the NHS by 3% per year for every year of the review period, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced, providing an extra “£29 billion per..

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Health secretary announces £450m NHS investmentHealth secret [Video]

Health secretary announces £450m NHS investmentHealth secret

The government announces nearly £450 million of investment to expand urgent and emergency care facilities to provide faster care for patients. Wes Streeting claims he sometimes feels “the same..

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Doctor and husband who sold PPE stolen from NHS on eBay during pandemic jailed

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A doctor and her husband who made almost £8,000 out of "sheer greed" selling PPE stolen from the NHS during the early months of the pandemic have been jailed for 10 months each.
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Many people with a cancer diagnosis "should be confident that it's not a death sentence and that more treatments will become available", according to the outgoing medical director of NHS England.
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UK measles cases rising among children - with leading NHS hospital 'concerned'

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A leading NHS hospital has warned measles is on the rise among children in the UK, after treating 17 cases since June.
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'My voice box was removed after the NHS missed my throat cancer'

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New data shows cancer treatment waiting times have increased in nearly half of NHS areas this year: see how your trust is performing

Today's figures show that in May the NHS waiting list in England fell, for the third month in a row. There are now 7.36 million outstanding appointments – the lowest level since March 2023.
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'I don't want anyone else to die': Mother's mission after son unable to access emergency medication

'i don't want anyone else to die': mother's mission after son unable to access emergency medication
In the midst of the pandemic, Charlie Marriage stood on the steps of his parents' house, banging pots and pans to thank the NHS. He was halfway through a master's degree in occupational health,..
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Relief for commercial vehicles: Up to 50% reduction in toll for elevated sections on NHs

The road transport ministry has announced a new rule that could reduce toll rates by up to 50% for bridges, tunnels, flyovers, and elevated sections on National Highways. This move aims to provide..
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Wes Streeting admits improving GP services will be a challenge but is one he will 'take on the chin'

Improving NHS GP services will be a challenge but it is one the health secretary will take "on the chin", he told Sky News.
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'Future looks better for the NHS', Starmer declares as he unveils 10-year plan

'future looks better for the nhs', starmer declares as he unveils 10-year plan
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that "the future already looks better for the NHS" as he unveiled the government's 10-year plan for the health service.
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Growth in NHS appointments continues to slow under Labour despite Starmer's claims of success

Sir Keir Starmer and his health secretary, Wes Streeting, often trumpet the number of extra NHS appointments since they took office as an example of their success, but the figures tell a different..
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'Reform or die': PM to set out 'seismic shift' for NHS

'reform or die': pm to set out 'seismic shift' for nhs
Sir Keir Starmer will set out his 10-year vision for the NHS in what the government says is "one of the most seismic shifts" in the health service's history.
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From Brazil to Westminster: How health pilot is proving a force for good for patients and the NHS

Jessica Ellis is a Chewie. She's not from a galaxy far, far away but here, right now, working in one of our most deprived communities. To the people she helps, she is a force for good.
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Plans unveiled for NHS funding to be linked to patient feedback - but concerns raised

plans unveiled for nhs funding to be linked to patient feedback - but concerns raised
NHS funding could be linked to patient feedback under new plans, with poorly performing services that "don't listen" penalised with less money.
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Sunburn isn't just red skin - here's what's happening underneath the burn

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The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial.
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Patient death linked to cyber attack on NHS, hospital trust says

The death of a person has been linked to last year's cyber attack on the NHS.
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Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year

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Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
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Working-class communities, rural areas and coastal towns to receive extra NHS funding

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NHS funding will be diverted to working-class communities, the health secretary is set to announce.
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National investigation into NHS maternity services launched after families 'gaslit'

A "rapid" national investigation into NHS maternity services has been launched by the government.
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GPs can prescribe weight loss jabs on the NHS from today - but strict eligibility criteria in place

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GPs will be able to prescribe weight loss jabs on the NHS from today.
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Every baby in the UK to receive DNA testing

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Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year plan for the NHS.
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'Significant risk' posed to women and babies at two NHS hospitals, regulator finds

'significant risk' posed to women and babies at two nhs hospitals, regulator finds
Maternity and neonatal services at two Leeds hospitals have been rated inadequate over safety issues, the NHS regulator has said.
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Patients filming NHS medical treatment for TikTok and Instagram, radiographers say

patients filming nhs medical treatment for tiktok and instagram, radiographers say
Patients are filming their NHS medical treatment for TikTok and Instagram, potentially putting them and others at risk, medical professionals have said.
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Reeves hands NHS £29bn extra per year and pledges to end asylum hotels

reeves hands nhs £29bn extra per year and pledges to end asylum hotels
Day-to-day spending on the NHS will increase by £29bn a year, Rachel Reeves has announced as she accepted voters are yet to feel an improvement under Labour.
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A year's wait to get a tooth removed on the NHS: Mum pays £250 for son's private care - and criticises public services

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NHS trust and ward manager not guilty of manslaughter after woman took her own life at hospital

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NHS warns one million blood donors needed to avoid 'red alert' shortage

nhs warns one million blood donors needed to avoid 'red alert' shortage
The NHS has warned the UK needs one million regular blood donors to maintain supply and avoid a "red alert" - which means supplies are so low there is a threat to public safety.
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Millions to receive NHS screening invitations and appointment reminders on their phones

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Appointment reminders, invitations to health screenings and test results will now be received by patients on their phones.
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The NHS winter crisis is a recurring seasonal theme - tackling it will bring challenges

the nhs winter crisis is a recurring seasonal theme - tackling it will bring challenges
Longer summer days when conversations revolve around hosepipe bans and barbeques might seem million miles away from the dark, cold nights of winter.
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Labour pledges to end 'corridor care' with almost £450m NHS investment

labour pledges to end 'corridor care' with almost £450m nhs investment
Nearly £450m is being invested in the NHS in England to cut hospital waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts, the health secretary has announced.
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NHS trust investigated for potential corporate manslaughter offences

nhs trust investigated for potential corporate manslaughter offences
An NHS trust is being investigated for potential corporate manslaughter offences, police say.
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New blood test to 'revolutionise' NHS cancer treatment

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A new ultra-sensitive blood test which can detect tiny fragments of tumour DNA could be "revolutionary" for NHS patients.
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NHS board rebuked by watchdog over handling of trans row tribunal cost requests

nhs board rebuked by watchdog over handling of trans row tribunal cost requests
NHS Fife failed to comply with its freedom of information duties over the costs of an employment tribunal, Scotland's Information Commissioner has ruled.
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Labour say there's been a 'massive increase' in NHS appointments - this begs to differ

labour say there's been a 'massive increase' in nhs appointments - this begs to differ
"The target was never particularly ambitious," says the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) about Labour's plan to add two million extra NHS appointments during their first year in power.
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NHS waiting list increases for first time in seven months

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The number of appointments for patients waiting for NHS treatments in England increased by nearly 19,000, to 7.42 million in March up from 7.4 million in February.
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NHS trust accused of 'covering up' concerns about suspended surgeon should be criminally investigated, say families of patients

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The families of some patients who were treated by a now suspended surgeon have called for a criminal investigation into an alleged cover up by the NHS trust she worked for.
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From chlorinated chicken to the NHS: What could be in a UK-US trade deal?

The UK and US are poised to announce a long-awaited trade deal in what Donald Trump has promised to be a "very big and exciting day".
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Cost of digitising the NHS £21bn over the next five years - report

cost of digitising the nhs £21bn over the next five years - report
The cost of digitising the NHS is around £21bn over the next five years, according to new research.
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Victims of infected blood scandal 'scared they won't live to see compensation'

victims of infected blood scandal 'scared they won't live to see compensation'
People who were given infected blood while receiving NHS care are "scared they won't live to see compensation", according to campaigners.
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'I'm a brain surgeon - here's what we earn, how to keep your mind healthy and biggest problem with NHS'

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New tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients

new tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients
Millions of cancer patients are set to benefit from faster diagnosis as their analogue NHS records are gathered in one place in a new digital platform.
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NHS may offer weight loss jabs over the counter at pharmacies

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Patients will be able to get weight loss injections from pharmacies, according to reports. 
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NHS prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years

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NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, the government has announced.
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Blood test that can detect 12 common cancers to be trialled on NHS

blood test that can detect 12 common cancers to be trialled on nhs
A new blood test that uses AI to detect signs of a dozen cancers long before symptoms develop is to be tested on NHS patients.
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Family of dog walker killed by psychiatric patient say they've been 'treated like dirt'

family of dog walker killed by psychiatric patient say they've been 'treated like dirt'
The family of a dog walker killed by a psychiatric patient say they have been 'treated like dirt' by the NHS after learning his attacker has been granted permission to leave hospital.
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'Undignified and unsafe': Hospital patient had to wait more than 10 days for a bed

'undignified and unsafe': hospital patient had to wait more than 10 days for a bed
Around 49,000 A&E patients had to wait 24 hours or more for a hospital bed in England last year, according to NHS figures.
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How Japan could shape the future of the NHS

how japan could shape the future of the nhs
The health secretary is taking inspiration from Japan in his bid to change how Britons are treated by the NHS.
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Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by nhs trust
The family of a man who committed murder during an escape from a secure mental health unit have told Sky News they were "failed" by the trust that was meant to be caring for him.
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Proposals to bring relief from toll charge on NHs, e-expressways under finance minister’s consideration


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'Game-changing' drug that slows incurable breast cancer approved for NHS

'game-changing' drug that slows incurable breast cancer approved for nhs
A groundbreaking new cancer treatment, hailed by patients as "game-changing", will be available via the NHS from today.
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