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NHS leaders issue warning over Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil his plan for living with coronavirus on Monday

Wales Online · Feb 18, 2022

‘Leap in the dark’: Government must publish evidence for lifting all Covid restrictions, says nursing union

‘The government has yet to present any such evidence to support their plan – we are calling on ministers to do so urgently,’ says Royal College of Nursing

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Thousands of elderly residents kicked out in 'tsunami' of private care home closures

NHS England data shows that 56% of hospital patients fit for discharge cannot leave as there is no social care in place for them. The Mirror’s research shows the shocking depth of the social care crisis

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

The UK carbon dioxide shortage still hasn't been resolved – here are some long-term answers

The UK’s supply of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which is essential for everything from critical NHS operations to keeping food fresh while being transported, remains in jeopardy. It was recently ensured for the second time in a few months thanks to a short-term deal between leading supplier CF Industries and the…

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2022

Covid 19: Ways to look after yourself at home if suffering with the virus

Coronavirus symptoms can often be managed at home but there are some steps you should take to make sure you keep safe and well.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

NHS search for 14,000 'missing' prostate cancer patients unaware they have cancer

The prostate cancer campaign is finding the "missing" 14,000 men who haven't been diagnosed during the pandemic.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

NHS chief warns ‘we can’t hide behind Covid’ as waiting lists set to ‘get worse before they get better’

"It’s worth noting that the situation before Covid was also, in some areas, a struggle."

Manchester Evening News · Feb 17, 2022

Liam Gallagher dedicates NME award to NHS workers ‘and all the people who give a s***’

Ceremony takes place on 2 March at Brixton Academy

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

How to check prostate cancer risk as NHS warns thousands could have missed diagnosis

The most common form of cancer in men in the UK is prostate cancer. Now the NHS is on the hunt for 14,000 patients who can be easily checked for the disease as concerns over missed diagnoses grow

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

NHS teams with Prostate Cancer UK to share simple symptom check that could save lives

'Please help our dads, sons, brothers and friends get the treatment they urgently need'

Liverpool Echo · Feb 17, 2022