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Ambulance workers announce strike dates in December in pay row with hundreds set to walk out

A GMB representative has said ambulance workers are 'on their knees' and the strike shows 'just how desperate they are' as three unions prepare to take action

Chronicle Live

NHS patient makes 330-mile round trip after failing to get appointment at local GP

Andrew Boniface says he had been left waiting three months to seen at his registered surgery.

Daily Record

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder, how are you diagnosed and what is the treatment?

If you usually feel down at this time of year when the colder and darker days kick in - especially if it affects you daily life - you could have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Strep A: Patients with sore throats can see GP on SAME DAY as infection sweeps UK

Patients with sore throats are being fast-tracked GP appointments if they have symptoms of Strep A as the deadly bacterial infection spreads across the UK, with nine confirmed deaths

Daily Mirror

NHS issues antibiotic-resistant diphtheria warning after cases found in Europe

Both Switzerland and Germany report cases of antibiotic-resistant diptheria

The Independent UK

‘My door is open’, Health Secretary tells striking nurses

Steve Barclay made the claim as he faced suggestions from Labour he was “using nurses as a scapegoat to avoid blame” for the difficult winter ahead.

The Independent UK

Strep A is circulating in the UK – and so are myths about what’s causing that

We don’t know yet what’s behind the spate of strep A deaths, but we can do more to protect children, says Edinburgh University chair of global public health Prof Devi Sridhar

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What is strep B, what are the symptoms of the bacterial infection and how does it differ from strep A?

Nine children in the UK have recently died due to a rare, invasive form of strep A. But what is strep B and is it as serious?

Evening Standard

Thousands of ambulance workers and NHS staff to strike before Christmas

Members of the GMB, Unison, and Unite unions will stage a walkout on two dates across December

Manchester Evening News

Apprentice star Luisa Zissman calls NHS workers 'jumped up t****' in rant over strikes

The entrepreneur, 35, blasted NHS staff saying they should never have entered the medical profession if they were concerned about salaries

Daily Mirror

Thousands of ambulance workers to strike later this month in dispute over pay

GMB, Unison and Unite are co-ordinating industrial action across England and Wales

Evening Standard

Starbucks handing out free coffee for NHS staff for one day only

Starbucks has been recognising blue light holders since 2018

Wales Online

Merseyside ambulance staff to strike on two days this month

Staff will walk out over the government's pay offer

Liverpool Echo

Ambulance workers and NHS staff to strike days before Christmas in pay row

The strike will happen a day after members of the Royal College of Nursing stage their second walkout, also over pay.

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Daily Mirror

Ambulance strike dates announced as paramedics walk out days before Christmas - full list

The Unite, Unison and GMB unions have all announced industrial action for Wednesday 21 December in England and Wales - check the full list to see if your ambulance trust is affected

The Independent UK

Thousands of ambulance workers and NHS staff to strike ahead of Christmas

NHS staff ‘have had enough,’ union leader says

Wales Online

Thousands of ambulance workers and NHS staff to walk out on strike

Hundreds of troops are on stand-by to cover for ambulance crews, firefighters and Border Force staff as ministers prepare for a wave of strikes across public services in the run-up to Christmas

Wales Online

'I don't want to lecture but people need to take responsibility for their health' says NHS leader

In a wide-ranging interview Swansea Bay University Health Board's chief executive Mark Hackett said he wanted to appeal to logic and common sense

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Liverpool Echo

ASDA offering customers 10% discount depending on your job this month

Time is ticking for customers to take advantage of the discount

Wales Online

Uber offering two free rides and a free meal to anyone who works for NHS

Dr. Alex George kicked off the campaign today with a special delivery to one of his healthcare heroes

The Guardian - UK

Deal reached over onshore windfarms and new SNP leader in Westminster named – as it happened

Labour’s motion calling on the government to release all documents and advice relating to contracts awarded to PPE Medpro has also now passed

The Independent UK

Crisis in NHS 111: Mother-of-three waited 12 hours for scarlet fever call back

Patients are waiting hours as NHS 111 and urgent care services experience unprecedented levels of demand

The Independent UK

NHS 111 crisis adds pressure to health system as Strep A calls spike

Exclusive: Holly Ramsey from Kent waited 12 hours for a NHS 111 call back for her children with Scarlet Fever symptoms

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Chronicle Live

'Radical' plan needed for people with autism and learning disabilities NHS bosses warn - as 49 people are in hospital despite not needing to be

NHS bosses are concerned about how a staff exodus and lack of safe provision is impacting on the most vulnerable.

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