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BIZARRE: The national health service - What They Never Told You

Swinney wants to offer ‘hope’ in Holyrood election

The First Minister was speaking at the end of the first full week of campaigning.

Evening Standard

Swinney says SNP improving NHS as lung and heart health ‘MOTs’ plan announced

The First Minister and Health Secretary visited a pharmacy on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference

SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party’s final conference before May’s election.

The Independent UK

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UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

The Independent UK

Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Evening Standard

Britons Are Beginning To Admit It: Their Beloved National Health Service Is Broken

“Free” healthcare costs a lot in personal time and taxpayer money.

Reason

Why Is Autolus Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published on Tuesday draft guidance recommending Autolus Therapeutics plc’s (NASDAQ:AUTL) Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel, or obe-cel) for use in the National Health Service (NHS) for adult patients (≥26 years) with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL).

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UK Weighs 25% Rise In Drug Prices As Pharma Giants Pause Investments

UK ministers are preparing to increase the amount the National Health Service pays pharmaceutical firms for medicines by up to 25%, following weeks of intensive discussions with the Trump administration and drugmakers.

Benzinga

Scientists develop an algorithm to measure the risk of ovarian cancer, delaying surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

Euronews

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

Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

The Environment Secretary described supply and sewage infrastructure as being ‘critical for housing development’.

Evening Standard

What is sleep meditation and does it work? We ask the experts — plus 5 popular techniques to try

Is sleep meditation right for you? We delve into what it is and how it can help you get a better night's rest.

Tom’s Guide

Jackie Baillie quotes nurse in England to depict 'reality of NHS in Scotland'

JACKIE Baillie has quoted a nurse working in the south east of England to depict what she described as the “gut-wrenching reality” of…

The National (Scotland)

Brickbat: Back of the Queue

The National Health Service would delay some surgeries for smokers and for obese patients under reforms announced by the United… The post Brickbat: Back of the Queue appeared first on Reason.com.

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Evening Standard

Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

The Independent UK

Support for ‘vital and precious’ NHS at heart of Scottish Budget – Swinney

The First Minister was asked about the recent critical incident declared at NHS Grampian.

The Independent UK

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: It's time to pedestrianise Oxford Street

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The Independent UK

What hope does Labour have of fixing the National Health Service?

As the report is published of health secretary Wes Streeting’s ‘rapid investigation’ into the state of the NHS, Sean O’Grady looks at the problems the new government is facing, and how it intends to tackle them

Top News

Family Doctors In England Limit Patient Numbers In Protest

Family doctors in England vote to limit patients due to funding concerns, NHS assures services will continue. NHS and government working to resolve issues.

Al Jazeera

UK general election 2024: What are the key issues shaping the vote?

Candidates promise to fix Britain’s domestic woes as the top two parties look set to lose votes over Gaza positions.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar called out as he's 'contradicted by London bosses'

Anas Sarwar was called out for being "contradicted by his London bosses" as he and John Swinney went head-to-head at FMQs ...

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Fixing the NHS will be top of voters' list of priorities

If falling living standards and a spluttering economy were the only objections the public had with the Conservative Party, Rishi Sunak might not be 20 points behind in the polls. But anyone who has tried to secure a GP appointment recently knows that public services, and in particular the National…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney tears into Keir Starmer’s six pledges pre-election pitch at FMQs

JOHN Swinney tore into Keir Starmer’s six pledges speech at First Minister's Questions today...

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Cass Review a defining moment in children's gender care

The publication of a review into gender care for children on the National Health Service ought to be a defining moment. It should not be the case but Dr Hilary Cass, author of the report, has displayed tremendous courage. Whatever you think on the complex and emotive issue of gender…

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