NHS Trust Faces Cost-Cutting Measures as Job Losses Loom
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 14:05
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) is preparing to make significant financial cutbacks as it aims to save £73.5 million, raising concerns over potential job losses and reduced services. The trust, which runs hospitals…
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Prescription Charges Frozen in England for 2025/2026
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 14:03
Prescription costs in England will remain unchanged for the 2025–26 financial year, marking the first price freeze since 2022. The standard fee for a single prescription will continue at £9.90, with the cost of both…
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GP-Led Care Scheme to Ease Hospital Pressure Expanded Across England
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:48
A national initiative aimed at supporting GPs to deliver more care locally and reduce NHS hospital waiting times is being expanded, the government has announced. With £80 million in funding, the scheme aims to support…
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Nations Unite on Landmark WHO Pandemic Treaty
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:47
Member states of the World Health Organization have reached a consensus on a groundbreaking treaty aimed at improving global coordination during future pandemics. The legally binding agreement follows years of negotiation and is intended to…
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New Targeted Breast Cancer Drug Approved for NHS Use
Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 13:56
Women with advanced breast cancer in England could soon benefit from a newly approved targeted treatment on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of capivasertib, a…
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NHS Faces Winter Strain as Seasonal Viruses Fill Nearly 600,000 Beds
Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 13:55
The NHS experienced intense pressure this winter as almost 600,000 hospital beds were occupied by patients suffering from COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus - exceeding the population of Malta. Between 25 November 2024 and 30…
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Carers Gain Extra Support as Benefits and Work Allowances Increase
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:38
Carers across the UK can now work more hours without losing their Carer’s Allowance, thanks to new benefit changes rolled out alongside the latest state pension and benefit increases. While most benefits have risen by…
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Boost in NHS Funding Leads to Faster Cancer Diagnoses and Shorter Waiting Times
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:32
The NHS has seen significant improvements in patient care thanks to a record £26 billion investment from the Government in last year’s budget. The funding was aimed at helping the health service bounce back from…
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Morning-After Pill to Be Free at Pharmacies Across England
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:13
Women in England will soon be able to access the morning-after pill free of charge at local pharmacies, as part of a new government initiative set to roll out later this year. While the medication…
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Pharmacies Pause Protests as Government Unveils New Funding Deal
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:11
Community pharmacies across England have welcomed a new government funding agreement, prompting some to postpone planned protest actions. The deal, aimed at addressing longstanding financial pressures, includes a rise in funding from £2.7bn this year…
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Wokingham Community Plants Trees in Tribute to Covid Victims
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 13:58
A moving tribute is taking shape in Wokingham as residents and volunteers come together to plant thousands of trees in memory of those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative, led by…
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Expert Warns: Future Pandemics Inevitable Despite Progress Since Covid
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 13:57
Five years on from the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown, a leading virologist has cautioned that another global pandemic is likely in the future. Professor Lawrence Young, a Worcestershire-based expert who retired from the University of…
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