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A&Es had ‘busiest day of the year’ on first day of junior doctors’ strike

Suspected stroke and heart attack patients were waiting up to three hours for an ambulance, a source in the southwest claimed

The Independent UK

More than 100,000 treated on ‘virtual wards’

NHS England said that the ability to treat patients at home is a ‘real game changer’.

The Independent UK

Thousands more cancer patients waiting longer for NHS treatment amid record delays

More than 7,000 patients were waiting more than two months to start treatment in January – the highest figure on record

The Independent UK

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Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

New figures were published by NHS England.

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases among over-65s highest in more than a decade

Laboratory cases are currently running 66% above average.

The Independent UK

Norovirus warning as winter vomiting bug spikes to highest level in decade

Doctors have issued a warning after scientists revealed a 66% rise in norovirus cases this season - whilst seeing the highest number of infections in the elderly in more than 10 years

Daily Mirror

Patients face longer waits unless strikes end, NHS leaders warn

Thousands of nurses and ambulance workers are due to strike on Monday.

The Independent UK

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Ambulance performance worst on record with some people waiting hours

One in 10 people waited at least three hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds for a response to a category two call.

The Independent UK

More ambulances wait an hour for London A&Es as city’s health crisis grows

Ambulances arriving at London hospitals are facing growing delays in handing over patients to A&E

Evening Standard

Flu patient numbers continue to rise as ambulance handover delays hit new high

More than a quarter of ambulance patients waited more than an hour last week to be handed to A&E teams.

The Independent UK

Find out if you're eligible for Covid and flu jabs as NHS battles 'twindemic'

People in hospital with influenza has soared sevenfold over the past month as NHS England medical director renews his appeal for people to get jabbed as soon as possible

Daily Mirror

Hepatitis C set to be wiped out of England by 2025 with NHS 'leading the world'

A pioneering drug deal and a strong effort to find people at risk has helped to cut the numbers of deaths caused by Hepatitis C, with NHS England currently five years ahead of global targets

Daily Mirror

Number of flu patients in English hospitals ‘skyrockets’

Strep A is driving ‘near record’ demand for NHS 111 services

Evening Standard

Public urged to use ‘common sense’ as ambulance workers strike

Thousands of paramedics and ambulance workers are on strike in England and Wales in a row over pay and conditions.

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Don't get 'blind drunk' at Christmas parties during ambulance strikes, NHS boss warns

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the public need to be 'sensible' during a 'difficult day' as more than 10,000 emergency workers from Unite, Unison and GMB unions stage walkouts over pay.

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance strike: NHS leaders urge public to avoid risky activity

Bodies representing NHS care in England also call for Rishi Sunak intervention but PM refuses to budge on pay

Wales Online

Warning not to drink alcohol, play contact sport or make unnecessary car journeys during ambulance strike

People are being warned to avoid "risky activity" during a walk-out by ambulance workers

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NHS warns that people should cut down on drinking before strikes hit ambulance service

The warnings come ahead of Wednesday's planned industrial action, as NHS staff continue their long-standing dispute over pay and working conditions

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The Independent UK

Reconsider contact sports and alcohol, public urged during ambulance strike

The warnings come as concern grows ahead of planned strike action on Wednesday, when the NHS is set to be hit by major disruption.

The Independent UK

NHS: People should cut down on drinking as strikes hit ambulance service

A Government minister also urged people to stay safe and to avoid any ‘risky activity’.

The Guardian - UK

NHS announces Covid booster jab teams have visited every care home in England

Teams visited 15,019 care homes, also offering flu jabs, and boosted 88.6% of eligible residents

The Independent UK

Ambulance hospital handover delays in England hit new high

More than 12,500 patients last week waited over an hour to be transferred.

Daily Mirror

NHS patients could be treated at private hospitals to ease backlogs as nurses strike

The Royal College of Nursing will stage its first-ever national walkout on December 15 and 20 from 8am to 8pm - and some NHS patients may get treatment at private health providers

Daily Mirror

NHS bosses order extra supplies of antibiotics in fight against Strep A

Parents demanded action in fight against rise in Strep A cases after shortages in some places of antibiotics including the liquid version of penicillin - often given to children

The Independent UK

NHS boss warns of ‘tough winter’ ahead as flu cases rise

Professor Sir Stephen Powis was knighted for services to the NHS, particularly during the pandemic.

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