43 m. ago Fury as BMA boss shrugs off Christmas patient chaos fears ahead of five

A JUNIOR doctors leader yesterday dismissed as “sentimental” concerns that the latest wave of strikes will trap patients in hospital for Christmas. British Medical Association resident doctors will walk out for five days from December 17 - potentially causing havoc for patients waiting to be discharged. But BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin dismissed appeals not...

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7 h. ago NHS doctor warns against taking aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and says 'too few realise'

Dr Mark Porter, an NHS GP, has issued a stark warning and said people should 'never' take aspirin unless it is prescribed

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10 h. ago How much resident doctors really earn as they strike over NHS pay

Doctors are striking against pay rises which they believe are below inflation; but how much do they earn and how do their salaries compare to other countries, and public services?

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24 h. ago Resident doctors accused of ‘cynical attempt to wreck Christmas’ with fresh strike

The British Medical Association said the action will take place from 17 to 22 December

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63 h. ago Dr Amir Khan's health warning for cold feet and 5 signs to look for

NHS doctor Amir Khan revealed there are five signs to keep an eye out for when your feet feel cold as they could indicate an underlying health condition you might not realise

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4 d. ago NHS doctor's advice to 'please' stick to this GP appointment rule

The healthcare expert is asking patients to do one thing which could make it easier for people to get appointments

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6 d. ago NHS doctor who praised Hamas attacks and arrived at tribunal hearing wearing 'celebratory' October 7 necklace is suspended for 15 months

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, has been suspended by over a series of alleged anti-Semitic and pro-terrorism comments she posted online.

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6 d. ago People with one type of cough urged to see GP 'as soon as possible'

Anyone who has a persistent chesty cough producing phlegm that does not go away should see their GP to test for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), NHS doctors say

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7 d. ago NHS doctor, 31, who 'praised October 7 attacks' should be suspended as 'her comments undermine public confidence in the profession', medical tribunal hears

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, is being investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC) after concerns were raised about her fitness to practise.

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8 d. ago NHS junior doctor who 'praised October 7 Hamas attacks' accuses tribunal of 'apparent bias'

An NHS doctor who said Israel had been 'humiliated' by the 7 October attacks has accused a medical tribunal panel of 'apparent bias' after it refused to halt proceedings against her.

Society

8 d. ago Gambling addict embezzled thousands from doctors at sick kids hospital

Jacqueline Robertson, employed as a cleaning manager with the NHS, embazzled money from doctors paying for accommodation to feed her gambling habit.

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8 d. ago Doctor's 'safest option' to deal with 'excessive' ear problem

An NHS doctor has said certian habits should be avoided at all costs

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9 d. ago NHS maintained 95% of planned care during resident doctor strike, data shows

The five-day action in England over pay took place between November 14 and 19.

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1 week ago Striking junior doctors could get guaranteed pension of nearly £125,000 a year once they retire, research shows

Resident doctors, as they are now called, who begins working for the NHS at 23 and retire by the age of 65 are capable of having an annual allowance of £124,363 a year, analysis found.

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1 week ago Dying law could trigger exodus of NHS doctors as objecting medics would have no legal protection against being sacked

GPs who refuse to help end a life would 'receive no protection' from being dismissed by the health service, according to the opinion of a leading human rights barrister.

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1 week ago NHS doctors' blunt warning over 'nightmare' Christmas decorations for one grim reason

It's the most wonderful time of the year - but not if you work in A&E. With an already stretched NHS, doctors are having to expand other things this festive season

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1 week ago Warning NHS will ‘struggle to fill’ roles if foreign doctors leave UK

Doctors who qualified outside of the UK currently make up around 42 per cent of the workforce

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1 week ago Eighties star back on song thanks to NHS doctors after career

Mama Used To Say soul legend Junior Giscombe, who was treated at St George’s Hospital, feared he might never sing again

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2 w. ago Ex NHS doctor names exact time to get perfect skin for Christmas and New Year's Eve

The Harley street dermatologist shares her approach to skincare that could see 'transformative results' by Christmas

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2 w. ago NHS nurse, 47, died days after doctors said her 'horrendous' chest pain was 'indigestion': Grieving family says she 'was let down in the worst way possible'

Paula Ivers, 47, from Denton in Tameside, Greater Manchester, was found by her young daugher collapsed on the floor of her bedroom at the family home on March 8, 2024.

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