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Plans to cut police mental health callouts in next two years ‘simply dangerous’

A government directive published on Wednesday means forces in England and Wales will be expected to reduce the number of callouts officers attend.

The Independent UK

Obese people on weight-loss jabs ‘should be prepared to stay on them for life’

Semaglutide is approved for use on the NHS for treating obesity.

The Independent UK

Trial date set for four men accused of attacking NHS worker who was ‘hit by car’

Phillip Adams, Patrick James, Jordan McCarthy and Daniel Whereatt are all accused of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

The Independent UK

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Junior doctors to stage fresh four-day strike next month in bitter pay dispute

‘This dispute will end only at the negotiating table,’ junior doctors warn

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Junior doctors in England announce four further days of strikes

It is the latest round of strikes from both junior doctors and consultants, which has led to the cancellation of tens of thousands of NHS appointments

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: Why you can’t find an NHS dentist in England

In today’s newsletter: From poor dentist pay to rising prices and low governmental investment, NHS dentistry has slowly fallen apart – this is how

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The bowel cancer symptom George Alagiah wished he’d caught earlier

The newsreader died while ‘surrounded by his family and loved ones’

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Government backs reduction in police response to mental health incidents despite safety warnings

Minister claims 1 million policing hours could be saved a year, but coroner sounds alarm after woman’s suicide

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Police in England and Wales to reduce response to mental health-related calls

Response to mental health calls to be cut down to 20 to 30 per cent

The Independent UK

Ministers tell police to respond to fewer mental health-related 999 calls

Plan aims to free up estimated million hours a year of police time but experts have raised concerns

The Guardian - UK

Plans to cut back on police attending mental health callouts

Ministers said it is up to police forces in England and Wales along with healthcare boards to work out when and how to put the changes into place.

The Independent UK

Warning over ‘long term decline’ in A&E as patients’ experience getting far worse

The CQC warned of long waits for emergency care as patients reported not always getting help

The Independent UK

Sciensus’s licence partly suspended after death of cancer patient

Regulator acts after firm paid millions by NHS for healthcare gave patients wrong chemotherapy dose

The Guardian - UK

Breathtaking: cast, plot and everything we know

Breathtaking on ITV1 is set during the early days of the pandemic and follows a doctor played by Joanne Froggatt.

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NHS bosses warn of ongoing disruption as X-rays and scans hit by latest strike

Radiographers in England call for talks to reopen over pay amid fears industrial action across sector will continue

Evening Standard

Lorraine Kelly reveals elderly mother Anne, 81, has been admitted to hospital in Scotland

Fans shared their support as the TV host praised ‘kind, caring, funny and downright fabulous’ NHS workers

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Joanne Froggatt to star in ITV drama co-written by Line of Duty creator

Joanne Froggatt is set to star in Breathtaking, an ITV drama centered on the COVID-19 pandemic that's been co-written by Line of Duty creator, Jed Mercurio.

The Independent UK

Infected Blood Inquiry: Minister challenged over slow compensation for victims

The Government has been accused of dragging its heels over compensation payments.

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The bowel cancer symptom George Alagiah wished he’d caught earlier

The newsreader died while ‘surrounded by his family and loved ones’

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for July and August 2023

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Independent UK

Rates of major illness such as cancer and diabetes to soar by a third by 2040

‘Growth in major illness will place additional demand on all parts of the NHS,’ warns think tank lead Anita Charlesworth

The Guardian - UK

St Ives residents raise £1m to save community hospital closed by NHS

Former Edward Hain Memorial hospital founded more than a century ago to become new hub for health and wellness

The Guardian - UK

Radiographers in England stage two-day strike over pay and staffing

Union members reject 5% pay award and call for talks to reopen after other public sector workers were offered more

The Guardian - UK

‘Catastrophic’ forecast shows 9m people in England with major illnesses by 2040

Cases of dementia, diabetes, cancer, depression and kidney disease expected to soar as growing numbers reach old age

The Independent UK

Radiographers at 37 NHS trusts in England going on strike over pay

The union said worrying numbers of staff are leaving the profession and not enough is being done to recruit more workers.

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