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Drunks, 13-hour waits and people who don't need to be there - the view from A&E as Greater Manchester's NHS faces urgent crisis and hospital beds '98 per cent' full

SPECIAL REPORT: In an urgent plea, our NHS bosses have asked people to only call 999 or attend A&E if their condition is a life-threatening emergency

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester patient faces 26-HOUR wait for 111 callback after being told 'don't phone 999'

'The demand is too high for the service to cope and A&E is even worse. People will be dying unnecessarily, something needs to happen and fast'

Manchester Evening News

Health chiefs issue 'urgent plea' to the public over A&E amid 'unprecedented levels of attendance'

'We ask for your patience and co-operation, our team are working as hard as possible'

Manchester Evening News

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The key symptoms that tell you if you have Covid, Strep A, a cold or the flu

The NHS is facing rising cases of Covid and flu with people being warned not to visit elderly relatives if they are ill

Nottingham Post

Covid, Strep A and flu - the key symptoms of each illness to look for

More people are now needing to go to hospital with the flu in England

Manchester Evening News

Are vaccines available for Strep A and scarlet fever?

UK outbreak has already led to the deaths of 24 children and localised shortages of antibiotics used to treat the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

NHS braced for surge in demand from sick patients avoiding hospitals during strikes

There were 721,301 calls to NHS 111 services last week in what the health body has said is "near-record" level demand and "significantly" more than usual for this time of year

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Number of flu patients in English hospitals ‘skyrockets’

Strep A is driving ‘near record’ demand for NHS 111 services

Evening Standard

When are ambulance workers going on strike?

Strikes are planned for 6 February when workers will likely hold the biggest strike

The Independent UK

When are ambulance workers going on strike?

Some 750 military personnel drafted in to cover emergency calls

The Independent UK

London braces for 12-hour ambulance strike on already stretched service

Eleventh-hour talks to avert the industrial action have failed

Evening Standard

When you should call 999 in the North East during December Ambulance strikes and what cover will there be

The North East Ambulance Service - which has declared a critical incident - urges the public to only dial 999 if life is under threat during strike

Chronicle Live

Ambulance strike in England and Wales - what to do in an emergency and everything you need to know

Ambulance workers, paramedics, technicians, call handlers and other NHS staff will walk out in England and Wales in the coming days

Wales Online

Health minister tells people to avoid 'risky activities' during ambulance strike

'I would strongly encourage them not to do so because there will be disruption on the day'

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

When are ambulance workers going on strike?

Some 750 military personnel drafted in to cover emergency calls

Wales Online

Covid, Strep or flu: The different symptoms for the three health conditions making everyone ill

Covid-19, strep A and flu are all having a serious impact on health services in Wales

Wales Online

All of the strikes in December and January as nurses stage second walkout today

On Wednesday, ambulance workers including paramedics, control room workers and technicians will also walk out in England and Wales

The Independent UK

Thousands of nurses stage second walkout in bitter row over pay

Royal College of Nursing and government are locked in a bitter dispute over pay

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Evening Standard

Ill Londoners not at risk of dying ‘should make own way to hospital on ambulance strike day’

People without a life-threatening condition are ‘unlikely to get an ambulance’ during the action, according to the London Ambulance Service

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester school hit by Strep A outbreak

If you think your child is poorly and getting worse, trust your instincts & contact NHS 111 or your GP

The Independent UK

What to do if you think your child has Strep A

Cases of scarlet fever have spiked as a result of Strep A infections

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as more children die after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

NHS creaking under strain of Strep A, flu and norovirus

The only time NHS 111 service received more calls was during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic

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