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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 Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Scalds and burns are common holiday injuries – a burns nurse explains how to avoid and treat them

As the temperature drops and the evenings become darker, we may be more worried about the possibility of slipping on ice than sustaining burn injuries.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024

Streeting asked if pensioners could die after losing winter fuel allowance

The Government announced in July that the winter fuel allowance for pensioners would be means-tested.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Life inside a therapeutic prison: ‘Look, we’ve done some terrible things ...’

At pioneering HMP Grendon, a range of psychology professionals aim to ‘re-child’ some of Britain’s most serious offenders in relatively relaxed conditions. Does the treatment work?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

I was branded ‘too posh to push’ – but my caesarean section was hell

FIRST PERSON: A growing number of expectant mothers are opting for C-sections rather than a natural birth, but judgement about the procedure remains, writes Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Ban physician associates from seeing NHS patients one-to-one, says RCP

Medical body asks ministers to slow hiring of PAs in England and take a ‘more measured approach’ to their integration

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024