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Thousands in England unable to access weight loss jabs via GP, figures reveal

Doctors say NHS rollout not fit for purpose with fewer than half of commissioning bodies prescribing Mounjaro

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of people who could benefit from weight loss jab denied access on the NHS

Wes Streeting pledged to do more to prevent people being ‘priced out’ of accessing weight-loss jabs

The Independent UK

Martha’s rule for second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London.

Evening Standard

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Martha’s rule: Second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England after campaign

Martha developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of cancer patients at risk because they live too far from hospitals

One teenager in Wales was forced to travel four to six hours away to get vital cancer treatment, Macmillcan Cancer Support reveals

The Independent UK

Urgent action needed to make UK cancer care fair, charity warns

Macmillan Cancer Support said too many patients feel they need to be ‘in the right place, at the right time’.

Evening Standard

How AI could triple likelihood of stroke patients making full recovery

Doctors say the new technology could triple the likelihood of recovery without a disability

The Independent UK

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Flu jabs rolled out for pregnant women and children in England ahead of winter

The NHS is urging people to get vaccinated as it rolled out free flu jabs for children and pregnant women on Monday

The Independent UK

Children and pregnant women in England to start receiving flu vaccinations

A booking system also opened on Monday for all eligible individuals to book to receive their winter flu jabs and Covid-19 vaccinations from October 1.

Evening Standard

Medics demand urgent help for alleged Palestine activist on prison hunger strike

Teuta Hoxha is awaiting trial accused of breaking into Israel-based defence firm Elbit Systems UK.

Evening Standard

Thousands more referred for liver cancer checks thanks to mobile scanning scheme

There are now 20 mobile teams offering on-the-spot scans in local communities in England, the NHS said.

The Independent UK

Half a million people have received dementia diagnosis on NHS, figures show

NHS hospitals are now using technology to help keep people living with dementia safe in their homes.

Evening Standard

Number of people with dementia diagnosis hits record high

16,386 people have been diagnosed on the NHS in the past year

The Independent UK

Offer to increase UK spending on medicines shelved, Government says

Officials launched a review of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth earlier this year.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Hundreds with rare conditions to benefit from new blood matching test

The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions

Evening Standard

Blood matching test to be offered to patients with rare conditions

About 300 people will be eligible for the test, which uses genetics to get detailed blood group information.

The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK

At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

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Evening Standard

GPs using fewer physician associates, survey suggests

It comes after a major review of the work of PAs in the NHS.

The Independent UK

Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery

Loss of power meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment

Euronews

Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

Evening Standard

NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

The Independent UK

NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care

The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments

The Independent UK

Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife

It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors.

Evening Standard

Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.

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