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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Medication Shortages Impacting Patients' Health and Well-being
Date: Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:30
A significant shortage of certain medications, including essential pancreatic enzyme replacements like Creon, is affecting patients across Europe. This shortage has been attributed to limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing constraints, leading to an…
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UK's First Paediatric Robot-Assisted Surgery Successfully Treats Seven-Year-Old
Date: Thursday, 01 August 2024 14:03
A seven-year-old boy from Gosport, Hampshire, named Reece, recently became the first child in the UK to undergo surgery using a cutting-edge robot-assisted device. He was treated for a kidney condition at Southampton Children's Hospital,…
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New Covid Treatment System Causes Delays for High-Risk Patients
Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 14:59
Responsibility for Covid treatment prescriptions in England has shifted to 42 integrated care boards (ICBs). This has led to difficulties for patients, especially those at higher risk. Previously, “high risk” patients testing positive for Covid…
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NHS Introduces Time-Saving MS Injection for Thousands in the UK
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 14:42
Thousands of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will benefit from a new 10-minute injection to slow disease progression, according to NHS England. The medication, Ocrelizumab, traditionally administered via a…
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Labour Government Pledges Urgent NHS Reforms and Increased Appointments
Date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 10:39
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced immediate action to address NHS issues following Labour's general election victory. Speaking at a news conference, Starmer highlighted discussions with two NHS trusts to fulfil Labour's promise of…
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A Landslide Victory as Britain Wakes Up to a Labour Government
Date: Friday, 05 July 2024 09:38
Keir Starmer proclaimed the "sunlight of hope" is shining again in Britain following Labour's resounding election win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer is set to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak conceded, with…
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London Hospitals Disrupted by Cyber Attack with Thousands of Appointments and Operations Postponed
Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 15:59
Synnovis, an agency managing labs for NHS trusts and GPs in southeast London, suffered a data breach on June 3rd. According to figures outside NHS England, the attack has resulted in 3,396 postponed appointments and…
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UK Boy Receives World's First Skull-Implanted Epilepsy Device
Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 09:59
Oran Knowlson, a 13-year-old boy with severe epilepsy, has become the first patient to trial a revolutionary skull-fitted device designed to control seizures, reducing his daytime episodes by 80%. This neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals…
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