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From clearing a blocked nose to boosting the efficacy of your winter flu jab, these winter health tips can make a big difference when it comes to staying well in the cold weather

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‘Free and impartial’ addiction helplines paid secret commission by rehabs

Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilities

The Guardian - UK

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts in run-up to Christmas

NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned of the risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts surgery ahead of Christmas.

The Independent UK

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Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows

Mark-ups criticised by patients’ charity for punishing those with ill health, but NHS defends fees amid financial pressures

The Guardian - UK

NHS maintenance backlog soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show

It was up £200 million between the end of 2022 and April this year.

Evening Standard

One in four NHS trusts hiked parking charges for patients or staff in 2 years

At least 37 of 147 trusts in England say they raised price between April 2022 and March 2024

The Independent UK

Leading pharmacists outraged over GP funding announcement

The Government has announced the first details of the new GP contract for 2025/26.

Evening Standard

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Pop-up heart-health hubs sought for Premier League clubs in England

Pilot of screening and treatment unit at Everton diagnosed almost one third of fans tested with hypertension

The Guardian - UK

Davina McCall shares brain tumour surgery recovery update as she admits to private healthcare privilege

McCall reflects on her life-saving surgery and urges others to prioritise health checks

Evening Standard

Cash for surgeries where patients see same GP every time under new plans

Additional investment and measures to free-up doctors’ time form part of the new GP contract for 2025/26.

The Independent UK

Major security breach at Ealing Hospital after fake doctor 'injects' patient

Hospital bosses have increased security after the incident

Evening Standard

Revealed: NHS spent more than £2bn on private mental health hospitals last year

‘The NHS has seen its own bed capacity dwindle over decades with significant re-investment unlikely,’ report warns

The Independent UK

Voices: Readers name their priorities for Keir Starmer’s Labour government in 2025 – from NHS to economy

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The new year brings growing debate over Britain’s future, with concerns from readers focused on the economy, public services, and leadership

The Independent UK

NHS to get drug which helps prevent hearing loss in children having chemotherapy

Around 60 children and young people each year will benefit from Pedmarqsi.

The Independent UK

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Starmer ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’ despite £100m hospice funding boost

Rachel Reeves was dubbed ‘the Grinch who stole Christmas’ for refusing to exempt hospices from the national insurance hike in her Budget

The National (Scotland)

Fact check: Labour MP claims SNP cause 'catastrophic' damage to Scottish NHS

Was the new Labour MP right?

The Guardian - UK

Surge in flu cases risks overwhelming hospitals in England, says NHS chief

Health service concerned that early ‘flood’ of infections will be made worse by family gatherings at Christmas

The Independent UK

NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

The NHS has been hit hard with an early festive flu season, with top medics warning festive season gatherings are leading to a flood of cases

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Evening Standard

Hospice funding welcomed but charity warns one-off investment not enough

The Government said £100 million for adults and children’s hospices is the biggest investment in a generation.

The Guardian - UK

Hospices in England to get £100m boost amid closure fears

Hospices struggling with increases to wages and NICs say cash is ringfenced and will not ease day-to-day pressures

Evening Standard

Festive flu: Four times as many patients in England hospitals than last year

The latest figures show an average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week.

The Independent UK

England’s hospitals ‘hit hard with early festive flu season’ as cases rise

The latest figures show an average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week.

The Independent UK

Alarm over dip in cancer screening

Tens of thousands of lives have been saved by screening in the last few years alone.

The Independent UK

Daily tablet for advanced breast cancer patients set for NHS rollout

Elacestrant is recommended for patients whose cancer has worsened after at least a year of treatment with hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitor.

Evening Standard

NHS must ‘plan, prepare and pull together’ through winter pressures – minister

Health minister Karin Smyth also thanked staff who will keep the NHS running over the festive period.

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