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Junior doctors vote on whether to walkout in March in row over pay

The BMA has told the Government if there is a yes vote, junior doctors will begin their action with a 72-hour ‘full walkout’ in March.

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Children's Calpol 'non-existent' on some shop shelves as flu and Covid surges

A warning has been issued by health chiefs with regards to low supplies of common cold and flu medicines, while pharmacists struggle to stock up on Calpol, certain painkillers and throat lozenges

Chronicle Live

Jesmond contaminated blood scandal campaigner praised for 'selfless' fight for justice

Law firm Milners have highlighted decades of research and activism from Carol Grayson as 'pivotal' in the fight for justice for victims

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Patients ‘resorting to DIY medicine’ due to lack of GP appointments

A poll commissioned by the Lib Dems found one in four adults had tried and failed to get a face-to-face consultation with a doctor in the last year.

The Independent UK

Health unions angry at prospect of capping NHS pay rises at 2%

Unions said to believe Health Secretary Steve Barclay wants to restrict next year’s award for NHS staff to 2 per cent

The Independent UK

Health unions’ anger at prospect of another real-terms pay cut

Unions are reported to believe Health Secretary Steve Barclay wants to restrict next year’s award for NHS staff to 2%.

The Independent UK

NHS unions say plans for 2% pay rise next year could mean more strikes

Ministers have asked NHS pay review body to cap increase for 2023-24, below predictions for inflation

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Junior doctor strike fears as two thirds of medics consider leaving NHS jobs

A survey by the British Medical Association also showed that 79% of respondents said they 'often think about leaving the NHS' as the union prepares to ballot tens of thousands on strike action in the second week of January

Daily Mirror

Warning over mental health services without new cash injection

Mental Health Network chief executive Sean Duggan also warned that the cost-of-living crisis could lead to another surge in people seeking treatment.

The Independent UK

Government sues controversial PPE firm over gowns contract

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched High Court proceedings against PPE Medpro.

The Independent UK

Strep A: London parents describe ‘nightmare’ trying to get antibiotics

Parents with sick children told the Standard that dozens of pharmacists they visited were completely out of stock

Evening Standard

Decade of neglect means NHS unable to tackle care backlog, report says

Exclusive: Government-commissioned paper pinpoints budget squeeze as key reason for service’s loss of capacity

The Guardian - UK

Women in Greater Manchester suffering with reproductive health issues set to benefit from £600k grant

Four organisations in the North West have been awarded the funding to improve health of women in the workplace

Manchester Evening News

NHS and council to receive millions to help free up hospital beds

Wirral Council will get £1.5m directly from the Department of Health and Social Care while NHS Cheshire and Merseyside will receive £19.2m

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The Independent UK

MND funding announcement ‘in days’ – Barclay

The Department of Health and Social Care was accused of withholding MND research funding following the death of Doddie Weir.

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock accused of rewriting history in pandemic book

Tory ex-minister Steven Dorrell questions whether Hancock would stand by some of his claims under oath

Daily Mirror

Family of mum who died after eating Pret wrap meant to be dairy free call for action

Mum-of-five Celia Marsh suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction after eating a vegan rainbow wrap which contained yoghurt at a Pret branch in Bath, Somerset in 2017

The Independent UK

Coroner demands change after mother-of-five dies from eating ‘vegan’ Pret wrap

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store

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The Independent UK

Coroner makes recommendations following allergy sufferer’s death

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store

The Guardian - UK

Care workers hit back at Matt Hancock’s claim staff brought Covid to care homes

Most cases not caused by decision to discharge patients from hospital without testing, says former health secretary

The Independent UK

Thousands of European doctors shun NHS jobs after Brexit, says think tank

The Department of Health and Social Care said it rejected the Nuffield Trust’s findings

The Independent UK

Slowdown in European doctors working in NHS following Brexit, says think tank

The Department of Health and Social Care said it rejected the Nuffield Trust’s findings.

Daily Mirror

Woman loses bid to change abortion laws of babies with Down's syndrome up until birth

Heidi Crowter, 27, from Coventry, brought legal action against the Department of Health and Social Care in the hope of removing a section of the Abortion Act she believes to be an “instance of inequality”

Liverpool Echo

I'm a Celebrity Matt Hancock's relationship with Gina Coladangelo and how they met

Mr Hancock's girlfriend recently landed in Australia to support him

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Arena 'took unacceptable approach' to concert-goers' healthcare, finds bomb inquiry report

A series of recommendations could now become binding on all concert and event venues

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