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Boris Johnson promises ‘tough’ NHS targets amid row over care backlog

PM promises new tougher targets for the NHS despite warnings from healthcare leaders

The Independent UK

The NHS elective recovery plan: how it aims to clear the surgery backlog

An unprecedented 6m people are waiting for non-urgent surgery and hospital treatment in England

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson accused of ‘shameful spinning’ of cancer care targets

Opposition parties say claimed new pledges are not new but an attempt to distract from record NHS backlog

The Guardian - UK

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Boris Johnson accused of running administration like ‘The Thick of It’ after delay to NHS plan

PM ‘not a complete clown’, says new Downing Street communications chief

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on repairing the NHS: ministers are the problem

Editorial: New waiting list targets will achieve nothing if the government refuses to commit to workforce planning

The Guardian - UK

Dementia and Alzheimer's risk 'lowered' by eating one particular food group every day

The risk of developing dementia could be lowered by eating leafy greens like spinach and kale.

Daily Record

England legend Emile Heskey discovers two of his children have sickle cell gene

Ex-England football ace Emile Heskey recently discovered two of his children have the sickle cell gene - which mainly affects people with Afro-Caribbean heritage - and has teamed up with NHS Blood and Transplant to encourage other black donors to register

Daily Mirror

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Hospital turns old offices into wards in bid to cut patient wait times

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has the longest waiting list of any such trust in England.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's missing NHS plan 'shambles' branded 'something from The Thick of It'

The Prime Minister hurriedly announced two new targets to tackle the cancer backlog in the NHS - after a full-blown plan was delayed to later this week

Daily Mirror

The definition of levelling down: the Bank of England calling for wage ‘restraint’

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the Bank’s governor has betrayed a familiar disdain for those struggling to cope, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Where can I travel during half-term?

Holidaying in 2022 isn’t easy, but it is worth it. Emma Loffhagen on what you need to know to know to escape this month

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson sets ‘tough’ targets to cut waits for cancer diagnosis

Ministers faced criticism after the Government failed to publish its NHS Covid recovery plan for England

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson sets ‘tough’ targets to cut waits for cancer treatment

Ministers faced criticism after the Government failed to publish its NHS Covid recovery plan for England.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson announces NHS cancer backlog target - but it'll take over a year

The targets are a major challenge for the government - but were rushed out half-baked after a full plan to tackle backlogs was delayed

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Daily Record

Cancer symptoms you'll notice when going to the toilet seen in 90% of patients

Some 90 percent of people with bowel cancer have symptoms that affect their toilet habits, according to the NHS.

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Covid admissions drop again in Newcastle hospitals as attention turns back to tackling waiting lists

As the impact of Omicron on Newcastle's hospitals wanes, NHS bosses are talking once again about tackling huge backlogs of people waiting for elective treatment.

The Independent UK

Single vaccine clinic in Leicester responsible for tenth of known dose wastage across England

Exclusive: Other trusts in England have also reported high rates of vaccine wastage

Daily Mirror

Plan to clear NHS backlog delayed - but Sajid Javid denies Treasury blocked move

Some 6 million people are waiting for non-urgent care following the pandemic but publication of a blueprint to stamp out waits has been pushed back

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The Guardian - UK

NHS ‘care hotels’ spark concerns after report of clinical waste in bath

Worker fears people ‘warehoused’ in hotels meant to relieve pressure on beds in pandemic

The Independent UK

Duchess of Cornwall and Theresa May back NHS campaign urging abuse victims to seek help

The campaign is highlighting the support available at dozens of sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) in England

Daily Mirror

Camilla backs NHS campaign to support victims of rape and sex abuse

It comes after NHS England announced a three-year, £20million funding boost for sexual assault referral centres - offering support to victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Starmer rescued from angry demonstrators by police – as it happened

Labour leader put into police car after being surrounded by protesters near the Houses of Parliament

Evening Standard

Sajid Javid warns NHS Covid backlog ‘will continue to rise’

Plans to tackle the NHS backlog had been due to be published in December but had been put on hold due to Omicron

Al Jazeera

Is the Omicron subvariant BA.2 more transmissable?

And could it prolong the Omicron wave of the COVID pandemic?

The Guardian - UK

Sajid Javid denies row with Treasury behind NHS backlog plan delay

Health secretary blames impact of Omicron for delay, which health leaders say could exacerbate England’s waiting list crisis

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