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Collapse-risk concrete review to take 'some months', says Humza Yousaf

A REVIEW of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools will take “some months”, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Is there a safe level of alcohol consumption?

A glass of wine a day has long been said to have health benefits but the latest evidence suggests otherwise.

The Week

Review of concrete risk in Scotland will take ‘some months’, says Yousaf

The First Minister said it would take some time to find out how many schools and other public buildings contained a kind of suspect kind of concrete.

The Independent UK

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My daughter Martha died needlessly in hospital – we believe this change would have saved her

Martha’s Rule would give patients the right to call for an urgent second opinion, which could have prevented the unforgivable mistakes made in her case, says journalist Merope Mills

The Guardian - UK

Covid testing to be ramped up for winter

The UK’s public health body will increase Covid testing and surveillance to ease pressure on the NHS this winter, amid fears of a surge in infections.

The Week

Bereaved parents call for right to a second opinion after mistakes in NHS care

Martha Mills died after developing sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Independent UK

How to check if you have skin cancer: Symptoms and signs to look out for

Skin cancer diagnoses in the UK hit record levels of 17,545 a year between 2017-19

The Independent UK

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Martha’s rule: Government considers call for right to second medical opinion after girl’s sepsis death in London hospital

Martha Mills, 13, tragically died after treatment failures at King’s College Hospital

Evening Standard

Parents of girl who died of sepsis in NHS hospital call for right to second medical opinion

Mother of Martha Mills, who died after treatment failures at London hospital, releases report with Demos calling for new policy in England

The Guardian - UK

This is how many times a week you need to work out to get fit

Getting rest days in between workouts is important for recovery

The Independent UK

Health Secretary pledges support for back problems to get people back to work

Steve Barclay wants to help target musculoskeletal conditions, which play a big part in making people economically inactive.

The Independent UK

Wegovy weight-loss jab to launch in the UK

The drug is in short supply but a proportion has been allocated to specialist NHS services

Evening Standard

NHS patients to be prescribed Wegovy weight-loss jab for first time

‘Game-changer’ injection will be prescribed via specialist NHS weight management services

The Independent UK

‘I had got to a dark place’: project helps mothers in Wales cope with life after birth

Mums Matter courses teach mental health tools and offer peer support for those overwhelmed by negative thoughts

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Thousands of babies face hospitalisation with life-threatening virus this winter as government delays vaccine

Exclusive: Thousands of children’s operations will have to be cancelled as babies stricken with breathing virus fill up beds – piling further pressure on soaring waiting lists, Dr Camilla Kingdon says

The Independent UK

How to check if you have skin cancer: Symptoms and signs to look out for

Skin cancer diagnoses in the UK hit record levels of 17,545 a year between 2017-19

The Independent UK

This is how many times a week you need to work out to get fit

Getting rest days in between workouts is important for recovery

The Independent UK

‘I didn’t want to be here anymore’: The agony of women suffering with topical steroid withdrawal

The condition is caused after the repeated use of steroid creams and tablets commonly prescribed by the NHS, Holly Evans writes

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The Guardian - UK

‘An absolute mess’: learner drivers forced to buy tests on black market as companies block-book slots

As brokers exploit the hunt for tests with an automated ‘bot’ system, many are paying extortionate fees to ditch their L-plates

The Independent UK

Rhod Gilbert planning 2024 comedy tour after receiving stage four cancer treatment

Welsh stand-up revealed he had been diagnosed with head and neck cancer last year

The Independent UK

Revealed: Obese patients treated on hospital ground floor because of fears of crumbling concrete collapse

Senior MP tells of ‘jaw-dropping’ sight on hospital visit

Fortune

Women's LinkedIn success and promotions are being marred by sexual advances

About 74% of women have dialed back their activity on LinkedIn at least once as a result of the inappropriate messages they reported receiving.

The Independent UK

Fears over new ‘Pirola’ Covid variant as scientists warns UK has ‘let our guard down’

Jury still out on whether UK is set to face ‘a major wave’, amid hopes expedited booster will be effective against new variant ‘Pirola’

The Independent UK

Sympathy for Government weakens as public-sector strikes go on, poll shows

It comes as medics announce a further wave of industrial action and rail workers walk out.

The Independent UK

Nottingham NHS maternity review head sends condolences to Lucy Letby’s victims

Donna Ockenden said she does not think it’s helpful to compare Letby’s crimes to the failings in Nottingham.

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