62 h. ago Surge in people visiting A&E for headaches, blocked noses, hiccups and other minor ailments, medics warn: 'The system isn't working'

Millions are clogging up A&Es across the country with minor ailments including blocked noses and hiccups due to the GP appointment crisis, experts have warned.

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7 d. ago Millions are forced onto roads with nearly 20million car journeys made today as Christmas rail shutdown continues on Boxing Day

Drivers are being warned to expect a surge in post-Christmas Day traffic as thousands of people will be hitting up the Boxing Day sales or visiting loved ones.

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1 week ago Martin O'Neill shares honest Celtic board verdict that might 'upset' people amid surging fan tensions

Chairman Peter Lawwell is leaving Celtic Park amid ongoing anger aimed at the board by sections of the Hoops' support

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1 week ago NHS GP urges people 'stop brushing off' these symptoms as 'cases surge'

Dr Raj Arora, an NHS GP and TV medic, issued her alert to the public on her social media

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1 week ago Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas

Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend expertsTinsel, DIY tree decorations, deep burgundy drapes – and Home Alone on VHS. Christmas has gone retro on TikTok, and in people’s living rooms.The app has reported a surge in Christmas decor videos, with an emphasis on nostalgia as users embrace festive looks from bygone eras. For younger TikTokers, that means the 90s. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why you should always schedule a surgery for the start of the week

A woman has shared the shocking reason why people should always schedule a surgery at the start of the week.

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2 w. ago Devastation of the jobs apocalypse revealed: It's about to get worse, says City guru ALEX BRUMMER

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves' much-repeated mantra that they are on the side of 'working people' has been shattered by the ongoing surge in sickness benefits and joblessness.

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2 w. ago 'Truth' behind UK 'super flu' outbreak as hospital boss warns 'could be carnage'

A surge in the number of people being hospitalised with the flu could see 'carnage' on wards, a hospital chief has warned - but other experts are sceptical

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3 w. ago 'Vaccine fatigue' behind low jab uptake as super flu rips through London, health chiefs warn

NHS London ‘pulling out all the stops’ to make sure people get the flu jab as hospitalisations surge

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3 w. ago Dr Ranj Singh becomes latest star to support The Independent’s SafeCall campaign for missing children

Celebrity doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant backs launch of new national lifeline for young people in crisis after donations surged past £100,000 last weekend

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3 w. ago 'If you've got the flu, stay at home or wear a mask' say Health Chiefs as they urge Britons to get vaccinated

Britons battling coughs and colds were today begged to stay at home, as health chiefs doled out Covid-era advice amid fears the raging superflu could cause Christmas carnage.

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3 w. ago People taking the pill, inhalers or diabetes medicine issued NHS health alert

GP surgeries and pharmacies face reduced hours, with experts advising people to plan ahead

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3 w. ago Scramble for flu jabs sweeps Britain as people struggle to find appointments and are turned away by pharmacies: Health chief warns, 'be prepared to travel or try multiple places'

A pharmacy leader has warned that Britons may need to travel out of their local areas to get their flu vaccination as chemists struggle to cope with an increase in demand.

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3 w. ago Government makes desperate offer for militant doctors to call off strikes amid 'superflu' surge

in a last minute attempt to thwart the strike action, the Government has put forward an offer to the BMA, which they will now put to their members.

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3 w. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

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3 w. ago Superflu carnage sparks NHS meltdown fears as health chiefs beg doctors to postpone 'reckless' strikes in middle of terrifying outbreak

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

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3 w. ago Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

An expert has identified the specific strain of A/H3N2 flu responsible for the current UK surge, with NHS leaders advising people to wear masks and practice good hygiene

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3 w. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

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3 w. ago Recessed maxilla is TikTok's newest teeth fixation but dentists say viral fix won't work

There has been a surge in 'recessed maxilla's' online as people become fixated on the latest beauty 'trend' - however an expert has urged people it's nothing to be concerned about and home remedies won't 'fix' it

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