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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request /in /by

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Homeworkers get 24 more minutes of sleep a day /in /by

Office for National Statistics data suggests homeworkers get more sleep and exercise on average.

NHS urges vulnerable to get Covid and flu vaccines /in /by

Thousands of those eligible for free winter vaccinations fail to take up the offer, the NHS says.

Health boss quits after ‘deliberate’ accounts errors /in /by

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department.

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests /in /by

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug /in /by

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics /in /by

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified /in /by

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified /in /by

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified /in /by

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.