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Funding for care beds ‘will not address root causes of NHS and care challenges’

The Local Government Association said “piecemeal” funding is “no substitute for a strategic approach to the pressure on hospital beds”.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon unveils emergency measures to help Scottish hospitals

First minister says Scotland’s hospitals are ‘almost completely full’ as she announces measures to ease pressure

The Guardian - UK

The full list of people who can claim free NHS prescriptions

Those living with certain medical conditions or receiving benefits may be eligible for free NHS prescriptions

Manchester Evening News

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Premature baby milk used by 13 NHS hospitals recalled over lead contamination fears

Food standards experts say the milk products have been given to a small number of babies at seven hospitals, although the health risk is 'likely to be low'

Daily Mirror

Mark Drakeford reveals December 27 was the busiest day in Welsh NHS history but says he cannot offer staff a pay rise

'Every piece of money that we are now being able to find for negotiations with our trade union colleagues is money we don't have to spend on something else'

Wales Online

NHS staff have to work harder to ‘justify’ more pay, Steve Barclay tells furious unions

Talks described ‘bitterly disappointing’ – but health secretary will consider one-off payment

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Preventing NHS strikes ‘very hard’ but talks will continue

The First Minister and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf addressed the threat of industrial action from health unions.

The Independent UK

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The Standard View: Welcome change of tone over NHS pay

A chink of optimism is how the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing described the effect of the Prime Minister’s overtures to NHS staff this weekend. And indeed, the shift in tone from the Government’s previous rhetoric about strike bans is welcome. Today the Health Secretary Steve Barclay…

Evening Standard

Ambulance strikes will go ahead on Wednesday after talks fall through with no deal

Talks between unions and Health Secretary Steve Barclay lasted around an hour - with a source alleging that no one-off payment was offered from the Government

Chronicle Live

Nicola Sturgeon insists she has 'never' used private healthcare as pressure grows on Rishi Sunak

The First Minister said she would not encourage wealthier Scots to rely on private healthcare providers as a way of freeing up NHS beds.

Daily Record

Scotland’s hospitals almost ‘completely full’, warns Sturgeon

The First Minister has set out measures to address the growing pressures facing the NHS in Scotland.

The Independent UK

The worrying image that shows the NHS crisis is here to stay

One picture from within Aintree Hospital has left people particularly worried and angry about the state of the health service

Liverpool Echo

Rishi Sunak hints at one-off pay deal with nurses, but says it must be ‘affordable’

Rishi Sunak on Monday morning hailed talks with union leaders as a “good, positive sign” and did not rule out a one-off payment to nurses to end their strikes.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon responds to question on if she uses private healthcare

NICOLA Sturgeon said that she has never used private healthcare during her press conference on the crisis facing the NHS.

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Daily Mirror

NHS strikes will go ahead as talks end with no deal - despite hopes of one-off payment

An 'angry' Unite rep blasted 'insulting' Health Secretary Steve Barclay for offering no deal after talks lasting an hour - despite Rishi Sunak and Downing Street hinting a cash offer could be on the table

The Independent UK

What is vitiligo? The rare skin condition explained

From causes and symptoms to treatment options, here's everything you need to know

Evening Standard

Watch: Rishi Sunak declines to say whether one-off payment to nurses is on the table

Rishi Sunak said he was “happy to talk about pay” with unions as ministers held a series of meetings aimed at ending a wave of industrial unrest in the NHS and on the rail network. The Prime Minister did not deny suggestions the Government was considering a one-off payment to…

The Independent UK

Wealthy Britons should pay fees to use NHS, suggests Tory peer Ken Clarke

‘Better-off patients’ could be asked to make ‘modest contribution’, says former chancellor

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Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon NHS announcement as 'more must be done' to tackle 'worst winter ever'

The First Minister took to the podium on Monday to address the ongoing pressures faced by NHS Scotland, with services overwhelmed and hospitals 'almost completely full'.

The Guardian - UK

The Thatcherites hounding Sunak over strikes forget one thing: she picked her battles

MPs want the prime minister to win the health and rail disputes. But his options are limited, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon warns hospitals in Scotland are 'almost full' as NHS faces 'worst winter ever'

The First Minister announced "more does need to be done now" to reduce unnecessary attendance in hospitals across Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admits 'more to be done' to ease pressure on NHS

The First Minister attended a news briefing on the state of Scotland's NHS, and Nicola Sturgeon admitted that it has been the 'toughest winter yet' for NHS staff in the country.

The Independent UK

Educate children on how to use NHS – top pharmacist

People often visit A&E when they could self-care with support from their local pharmacist, said Thorrun Govind, of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Daily Mirror

Woman who was 'housebound' at 29 stone loses weight of an entire other person

Sabrina Lee, who weighed 29 stone at her heaviest, couldn't walk from her bedroom to her living room without getting out of breath during a four year period when she was "practically housebound"

The Independent UK

Thousands of junior doctors vote on strike action

If there is a yes vote, the doctors will begin their action with a 72-hour full walkout in March.

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