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24/10/2016 - 09:18
According to the Hospital Episode Statistics and Quality and Outcomes Framework, people living with diabetes in some parts of England are eight times more likely to suffer an amputation compared to others.
21/10/2016 - 16:07
Hull City Council is considering a move to add fluoride to tap water as part of an attempt to reduce the tooth decay in the city.
21/10/2016 - 14:55
Unison has published a report warning that two thirds of NHS students have been forced to take on extra work in order to supplement their income.
21/10/2016 - 13:00
In an interview with the Nursing Times, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has announced it is planning to hire 500 new nurses as part of a £14 million recruitment drive to improve patient safety.
21/10/2016 - 12:37
Scottish government legislation is expected, directing a raise in the minimum price of alcohol in Scotland.
21/10/2016 - 12:22
Research published in the European Journal of Endocrinology has warned that two glasses of fizzy drink a day can double the risk of developing diabetes.
20/10/2016 - 14:20
The government has revealed plans to modernise community pharmacies to relieve pressure in other parts of the NHS.
20/10/2016 - 11:25
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report has criticised the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for making flawed decisions on medical fitness-to-drive cases.
20/10/2016 - 10:41
The Department of Health (DH) has announced it will create a new post dedicated to nursing allied health profession policy issues in its reformed structure, after a key advisory team was scrapped.
20/10/2016 - 10:10
Eggs of the Aedes albopictus mosquito, a species capable of transmitting Zika, has been found for the first time in the UK.
20/10/2016 - 09:59
Research published in the journal Neurology has advised that taking regular exercise may provide a small benefit for people with early signs of dementia.
20/10/2016 - 09:39
A study published in the journal of Schizophrenia Research has suggested that a lack of vitamin D could be associated with increased symptoms of depression.
19/10/2016 - 12:38
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has outlined that women are still being denied choice when it comes to birth options.
19/10/2016 - 12:28
UK burn units have raised concern over the risk that electrical devices, such as straighteners, can pose to children.
19/10/2016 - 12:11
The Enham Trust has criticised the NHS for not taking up the charity’s offer to help ease bed-blocking in Hampshire hospitals.
19/10/2016 - 12:00
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has pledged an extra £240 million for the NHS at the Welsh budget.
19/10/2016 - 11:40
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Northumberland County Council (Northumbria) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indo UK Healthcare Pvt Ltd (IUHP), to share expertise in integrated care.
18/10/2016 - 10:54
Official figures from NHS Digital has shown the likelihood of recovering from a mental heath problem is strongly linked to deprivation.
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