12 h. ago More support for people in ill health to stay in work ‘could save UK £1bn’

Commission for Healthier Working Lives warns against cutting benefits and calls for proactive route for 8m affectedProviding more support for people in ill health to stay in work could save the UK government more than £1bn, according to a report warning ministers against cutting benefits.As the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, looks for savings before the 26 March spring statement, the cross-sector Commission for Healthier Working Lives has called for a new approach to supporting the 8 million people in Britain with a work-limiting health condition. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Pilot and passengers taken to hospital after Pennsylvania plane crash

Five people onboard survived small plane crash near Lancaster but officials say no details of their conditionA small airplane with five people onboard crashed in a parking lot near Lancaster airport in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the single-engine plane was a Beechcraft Bonanza, and the incident happened around 3pm in Lancaster county. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Hay Fever kicks in weeks early for millions of people as hot weather encourages an explosion of tree pollen

Fine weather with warm breezes has created ideal conditions for the release of sufficient tree pollen to have people reaching for handkerchiefs and antihistamine tablets already.

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24 h. ago Insane moment deranged California driver rams into CarMax showroom injuring eight people

A deranged driver was seen driving a car through a CarMax dealership in Inglewood, California on Saturday around 2.10pm. The driver left two people in critical condition and six with minor injuries.

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27 h. ago We live in Ratland: Residents of town 'plagued' by rubbish say infestation of rodents makes living there 'inhumane'

Dubbed as 'Ratland' by the people of Dagenham, residents are up in arms about the 'inhumane' conditions that have made the once rural town into a living wasteland

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29 h. ago NHS warns of cancer that is 'hard to spot' with symptoms of heartburn and indigestion

The symptoms of this cancer can often be overlooked.

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45 h. ago NHS urgent warning to 'stay at home' if you're having these key symptoms

While norovirus is on a downward trend in hospitals, doctors have said to still be cautious and keep an eye on symptoms such as vomiting and a loose tummy, staying at home until you feel better

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50 h. ago NHS issues urgent 'stay at home' warning if you experience these key symptoms

Cases of the distressing condition remain at very high levels says health chiefs, with average of more than 1,000 hospital beds were filled each day last week by patients across the UK

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3 d. ago Greater Manchester hospital sent 'back to 1990' in huge digital outage leaving 'appointments cancelled'

The switch-off began after a fault on a generator was discovered

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4 d. ago NHS warning for people with these conditions as hospitals under huge pressure

'Despite early signs of spring, winter illnesses continue to circulate at this time of year and can aggravate any existing health problem', warns one health leader

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4 d. ago NHS leaders warned of ‘fundamental reset’ to their financial regimes

Crisis meeting called after £6.6bn NHS England deficit predicted and national medical director resigns

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4 d. ago Taking these two medications means you shouldn't eat grapefruit, NHS warns

The fruit and its juice could pose a health risk for two specific groups of people.

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4 d. ago NHS warns of 'rare' cancer that can often start as indigestion or heartburn

You should get checked if this issue doesn't go away as it possibly might be the first sign of cancer

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4 d. ago NHS issues norovirus 'not over' warning as families must be careful at mealtimes

England’s top doctor says 'winter is not over for us' as the NHS struggles with norovirus, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the UK Health Security Agency issues a warning

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5 d. ago NHS warns tiredness could be symptom of 'common and serious' cancer

NHS experts have warned people need to be aware of any red flags that may appear - no matter how subtle

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5 d. ago Instructor admits manslaughter of four people who drowned while paddleboarding in 'hazardous' conditions

The CPS said the company director holds "complete and entire responsibility" for the deaths of the paddleboarders

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5 d. ago Failure to boost dire NHS productivity will leave £13bn black hole in public finances by 2028, report warns

A new analysis by the Health Foundation piled pressure on NHS bosses to hit the Government's target for a 2 per cent productivity boost across the health service.

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6 d. ago Weight loss jab use rising among people with eating disorders, experts warn as NHS chief calls for crackdown

Online pharmacies and private providers have been urged to “act responsibly” and ensure that the drugs are only prescribed to people with a medical need

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7 d. ago DWP to change PIP support for people with muscle and joint conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new support scheme for people certain health conditions

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7 d. ago NHS Scotland warning after contaminated heroin leading to 'sudden collapses'

Health professionals have said that the 'sudden collapse' overdoses have occurred immediately upon injection come amid similar cases across Scotland.

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