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Hundreds of thousands of people given antidepressants for pain 'without proof they work'

In a large study, only one was found to provide any pain relief

Wales Online

Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they work – experts

The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients.

The Independent UK

Patients getting sicker as they face long waits for NHS care, says top GP

Exclusive: Prof Kamila Hawthorne says delays and uncertainty mean patients feel ‘helpless and forgotten’

The Guardian - UK

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GPs in the UK have ‘lowest job satisfaction’ compared to medics in other countries, a report says

GPs are stressed out and burnt out – and many are considering leaving their jobs

The Independent UK

GPs in the UK ‘have higher stress levels’ than medics in other countries

Just a decade earlier UK GPs were among the most satisfied of any country, a report said.

The Independent UK

GPs ‘in crisis’ as one in four fear surgery is in danger of closing

Experts warn GPs facing ‘insurmountable pressures’

The Independent UK

Family doctors facing ‘insurmountable’ pressures, warn leading GPs

A report suggests one in four GP staff fear their practice is in danger of closing.

The Independent UK

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At-home health tests launch in Tesco stores nationwide

The supermarket giant has sealed a deal with test provider Newfoundland to stock self-diagnostic kits in stores and online.

The Independent UK

Health leaders urged to focus on retaining GPs after numbers drop year on year

The figures also show the proportion of GPs in England working full time at local surgeries is at its lowest level since current records began.

The Independent UK

GPs dealing with more patients despite falling numbers, research suggests

The Liberal Democrats warned of a ‘stark postcode lottery’ across the country.

The Independent UK

NHS faces ‘alarming’ exodus of doctors and dentists, health chiefs warn

Exclusive: Report suggests four in 10 doctors and dental professionals may quit health service by 2028

The Guardian - UK

Health experts explain why hacking cough is spreading across the UK and offer advice

Many up and down the country are suffering from a nasty cough

Nottingham Post

The rural Welsh village about to lose its last GP surgery

Nearly a fifth of GP practices in Wales have shut in the last ten years

Wales Online

Two in five GPs face verbal abuse on daily basis – poll

The Royal College of GPs described the survey findings as ‘deeply disturbing’.

The Independent UK

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Medics explain why hacking cough is sweeping across the UK - and how to soothe symptoms

Thousands of Britons up and down the country are suffering from a nasty cough which refuses to go away - and experts have explained that it could be down to lowered resistance to infections

Daily Mirror

Why a hacking cough is sweeping the UK - and how to sooth symptoms

Thousands of Brits are suffering from a nasty cough virus which seemingly refuses to go away, but experts have said this could be down to lowered resistance to infections.

Daily Mirror

Doctor explains why Brits are being plagued with never-ending coughs this winter

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, explains why rates of lower and upper respiratory tract infections are well above the average

The Independent UK

Experts reveal why your winter cough lasted longer this year

Prof Hawthorne said most patients suffering coughs and the common cold will recover without the need for medical attention

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Wales Online

Long-lasting coughs 'may be one infection after another' says top GP

Professor Kamila Hawthorne has said doctors have noticed respiratory infections are lasting longer than usual

The Independent UK

Long-lasting coughs ‘may be one infection after another’

Experts urged people to heat their homes to 18C and seek help for coughs lasting longer than three weeks, or four weeks after Covid.

The Guardian - UK

Parents report struggle to find antibiotics as UK strep A cases rise

People tell of distress and panic, adding to concerns about shortage despite government’s assurances

The Guardian - UK

Overloaded GPs forced to limit access to online consulting site

Triage system eConsult was supposed to improve patient care but surgeries are having to switch it off for periods as demand soars

The Independent UK

Seriously ill refusing sick notes because they can’t afford time off work, heath chief says

GPs suffering ‘moral distress’ as they’re powerless to help UK’s most vulnerable

Daily Mirror

Patients turn down doctor sick notes as they need to work to keep feeding their families

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, the chair of the Royal College of GPs, said some of her patients have refused to sign off work due to illness because they have to keep providing for their families

Wales Online

Leading GP: Sick notes are being refused as patients cannot afford not to work

Professor Kamila Hawthorne says people are 'very anxious' about household costs as temperatures continue to drop

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