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Let drug companies see NHS patient data to save lives, former cabinet minister urges

Exclusive: Ex-Tory business secretary Greg Clark backs calls for pharmaceutical giants to get easier access to health service records

The Independent UK

MS patient’s life ‘crumbling’ after being switched to cheaper drug under NHS cost-cutting drive

Julie Cowdrill said the switch to Tyruko was like having ‘the rug pulled from under my feet’ as she suffered a dramatic setback in her condition

The Independent UK

SNP writes to Meta saying Reform UK video featuring Sarwar ‘crosses the line’

SNP chief executive Carol Beattie urged the platform to take down Reform UK’s video attacking the Scottish Labour leader.

Evening Standard

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Handing NHS staff police powers to detain mental health patients would have dangerous consequences, health bodies warn

A group of health organisation said that changes to the Mental Health Bill would cause ‘significant harm with dangerous consequences’

The Independent UK

Almost a quarter of elective operations in England cancelled at last minute took longer than 28 days to rearrange

Figures revealed by Lib Dems also show cancellations not rescheduled within required 28 days doubled in nine years

The Guardian - UK

Plans for NHS staff to restrain those in mental health crisis ‘dangerous’, medics say

Royal College of Psychiatrists and British Medical Association among those saying risks mean police must always attend

The Guardian - UK

Passing police detention powers to NHS staff ‘could cause significant harm’

Proposed changes mean powers could be transferred to health professionals to detain and restrain people in a mental health crisis.

Evening Standard

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28 hospitals to get state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines, ministers announce

A £70 million Government investment will see linear accelerator (Linac) machines rolled out at hospitals across the nation from August.

The Independent UK

Billy Joel health: What brain condition does he have, what are the symptoms and can you treat it?

Renowned singer-songwriter has cancelled all upcoming shows while he receives treatment

The Independent UK

Warning over unlicensed weight-loss jabs after woman left in intensive care

Weight loss jabs are available on the NHS as part of weight management services

The Independent UK

Inside the UK’s first Reform pub with beer, black pudding baps and Belinda Carlisle

INSIDE REFORM UK’S PUB AS FARAGE LOOKS TO BATTLE LABOUR FOR THE SOUL OF THE NATION – ONE PINT AT A TIME: Once a Conservative Party social club, The Talbot in Blackpool has defected to Reform. Barney Davis heads north to see what all the fuss is about

The Independent UK

Mental health A&E units in England to open - what to know

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The Independent UK

Eddie Marsan: ‘You are never gonna satisfy racists – it’s their hobby, they’re addicted to it’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The prolific actor plays an American forensic expert in the BBC’s new drama ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’. Eddie Marsan talks to Hannah Ewens about how he escaped typecasting, where Keir Starmer is failing, how to deal with racists, and his future as a director

The Independent UK

Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after visiting GP over sore throat

In a direct appeal to the public, the environmentalist urged men to keep up-to-date with regular testing and doctor’s visits.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

The Guardian - UK

NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England

Patients feeling suicidal or experiencing psychosis or mania will be able to walk in or be referred to units designed to ease pressure on A&Es

Evening Standard

NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

Evening Standard

Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent rise in the number of in-hospital appointments compares to previous years.

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The Independent UK

Millions to benefit from new prescription feature on NHS app

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Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise?

Ministers previously said they could only afford a rise of 2.8 per cent in 2025-26

The Independent UK

UK days away from running out of blood as stocks plummet to critical level

Four bank holidays in close succession have hit NHS blood donations as people go on holiday

The Independent UK

The Independent’s Rebecca Thomas named health journalist of the year in the Press Awards 2025

‘Thank you to the brave patients and sources who came forward and for the Indy editors who helped me share their stories’

The Guardian - UK

A battle is under way for the soul of a Brighton GP surgery

Wellsbourne GP practice is run by a not-for-profit, but could soon be in private hands unless Wes Streeting acts, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Independent UK

Strike action threatened after NHS pay increase revealed

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The Independent UK

Teenager treated for ‘period pain’ told she has rugby ball-sized ovarian tumour

Izzy, 14, started to feel unwell when she was struck with a severe stomach ache, back pain and vomiting

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