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At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

The Independent UK

GPs using fewer physician associates, survey suggests

It comes after a major review of the work of PAs in the NHS.

Evening Standard

Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery

Loss of power meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment

The Independent UK

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Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

Euronews

NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

Evening Standard

NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care

The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments

The Independent UK

Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife

It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors.

The Independent UK

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‘Game-changing’ cancer vaccine trial to begin on NHS

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancerous cells

The Independent UK

Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.

Evening Standard

Frustration as people may miss out on weight loss jab because of where they live

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The Independent UK

NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

The Independent UK

Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’

Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro

The Independent UK

What is RSV? And how to protect yourself

To protect yourself from RSV, practice good hygiene, consider getting a vaccination and be aware of potential risks, says the expert.

The Independent UK

Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia

Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Why an increasing number of GP appointments are taking place remotely

The percentage of remote appointments in June was the highest proportion since the pandemic

The Independent UK

A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

As many as four in 10 appointments were carried out by phone or online during the pandemic, but the proportion fell once the impact of Covid-19 eased.

The Independent UK

What is RSV? The main cause of hospital admissions for children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

The Guardian - UK

Experts express concern for future of Health Survey for England

Study is not being stood down but will no longer be run by NHS England, government says

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BMA rejects NHS claim that less than third of resident doctors went on strike

Union says complex work schedules and annual leave make it almost impossible to know how many took part

Evening Standard

BMA hits back after NHS says less than a third of resident doctors joined strike

NHS England had claimed the number that took part in the five-day walkout was down by 7.5% on the previous round of industrial action.

The Independent UK

NHS cancelled thousands of appointments during resident doctor strikes

Ministers claim the NHS saw fewer cancellations during doctors' strikes compared to last year.

Evening Standard

Almost half of NHS England waiting list patients yet to have initial appointment

MBI Health’s analysis found around 70% of referrals to treatment pathways fall into the category of being unseen.

The Guardian - UK

Three million on NHS England waiting lists have had no care since GP referral

Exclusive: Data reveals ‘invisible crisis’ with millions yet to have first specialist appointment or diagnostic test

The Guardian - UK

Mother’s instinct not addressed, report on death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E says

Review of 2022 death of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir calls for national guidance on taking into account parents’ intuition

Evening Standard

Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high

The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.

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