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NHS introduces new communication standards for patients on waiting lists
The NHS has updated its minimum communication standards to ensure patients receive regular updates regarding their referrals and appointmen…
Somerset woman credits her chihuahua for alerting her to breast cancer
After her chihuahua Flag began persistently pawing at her arm, 61-year-old Kristine Richards decided to get a small lump checked by her doc…
Regional mayors to receive share of income tax in shift of power from Westminster
The government is introducing a new funding model that allows regional mayors to retain a portion of income tax and business rates generate…
Emergency psychiatric bed usage drops for adults in Glasgow
Public Health Scotland data shows that emergency psychiatric bed days in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area fell to 3,407 between Janua…
Scottish Government provides £1.8m funding to maintain Wick to Glasgow and Aberdeen flights
The Scottish Government has awarded £1.8 million to support air services connecting Wick with Glasgow and Aberdeen for another year. This f…
Northern Ireland students urged to get MenB vaccine before starting university
The Public Health Agency is offering a free two-dose MenB vaccine to students starting university or college this September. By taking the …
Builth Wells pensioner secures 20 per cent pension increase after challenging calculation error
A former NHS administrator successfully challenged her pension payout after discovering her provider had used an incorrect earnings window …
Over 300,000 women access free morning-after pill through pharmacy scheme in England
A new NHS initiative has allowed women to access emergency contraception directly from high street pharmacies without needing a GP appointm…
Prime Minister pledges continued support for Ukraine during President Zelensky's UK visit
During President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to a Portsmouth naval base, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK's commitment to Ukraine by ple…
Rail operators offer £1 summer travel for children to help with holiday costs
Several state-owned rail operators have introduced discounted fares for children, with some tickets starting at £1 as part of the Great Bri…
Eurostar launches first direct London to Antwerp rail service this December
From 14 December, Eurostar will operate four daily direct trains from London St. Pancras to Antwerp, reducing travel time to two hours and …
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of President Zelensky's visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky to confirm the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine. During the visit, the U…