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Meningitis B: The symptoms to know as fourth case confirmed in Reading

We explain the signs of meningitis and sepsis and whether there is a vaccine

The Independent UK

What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.

Evening Standard

Groundbreaking NHS scheme could transform organ transplants across England

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The Independent UK

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New NHS organ preservation techniques could lead to hundreds more transplants in England

Should the pilot prove successful, it would pave the way for the world's first national network dedicated to reconditioning organs

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment

A year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died, with others being treated in hospital.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK

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School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak

A pupil in Year 13 in Faversham has died, alongside a student at the University of Kent.

Evening Standard

More patients are paying for private care to bypass NHS waits – report

The Healthwatch England report highlights shifting public attitudes over the last two years about NHS care.

Evening Standard

Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim to reduce international recruitment to 10%

The Guardian - UK

NHS delays drive growing number of patients to private healthcare

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The Independent UK

Private healthcare surge sparks ‘two-tier’ health system fears amid long NHS waiting lists

A new report has found more people are turning to private healthcare over the NHS

The Independent UK

What is meningitis B, what are the symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Warnings to be vigilant for signs of infection after 29 cases identified

The Independent UK

Surge in young people jobless due to growing health crisis

New analysis has found the the number of young people citing health problems as a reason for being out of work has risen sharply in the past decade

The Independent UK

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Restraining and sedating dementia patients ‘routine’ in hospitals in England, study finds

Patients experiencing raised bedside rails, doors and pathways blocked by furniture and physical interventions

Evening Standard

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

The Guardian - UK

Vulnerable women in England still being arrested over suspected illegal abortions

Nottinghamshire and Met police made arrests in past year, despite MPs voting to decriminalise in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve been living under a shadow for 13 years’: life with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. But screening is not universal, and charities are divided over whether it should be extended. What do those living with the disease think?

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Evening Standard

Measles is being reported in at least seven London boroughs

Enfield in north London continues to be the worst impacted borough in the capital

The Guardian - UK

NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis

Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertainty

The Independent UK

CCTV footage reveals staff assaulting patients at mental health hospital

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The Independent UK

Care watchdog uncovers more abuse allegations at scandal-hit hospital

NHS is set to remove more than 280 patients from St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton

The Independent UK

Health warning to female employees told fatigue and anxiety are ‘part of being a woman’

Systemic medical dismissals are forcing female employees to 'normalise' symptoms that are impacting their careers

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill contains ‘Trojan horse’ for upending NHS, says former chief

Lord Stevens told the House of Lords he does not believe assisted dying should be within the remit of the health service.

The Independent UK

Dozens of MPs urge Green Party to officially ditch ‘normal’ childbirth policy immediately

The Green Party apologised in 2024 for the upset caused by the policy

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