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NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

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Flu rises sharply in England’s hospitals, NHS warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

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Heartbroken mum’s vaccine plea after flu death

Meg Hughes is calling for flu jabs to be made mandatory as she raises awareness in her son's memory.

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Streeting defends timescale for social care reform

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

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Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow

The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.

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Hospital visits severely restricted amid flu spike

It comes as hospitals across the region urge people to wear face masks as cases of seasonal viruses increase.

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Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show

Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.

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Ambulance chief says ‘drink sensibly’ at new year after critical incident

The message comes after the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident on Monday evening.

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Ambulance chief says ‘drink sensibly’ over New Year after critical incident

The message comes after the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident on Monday evening.

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Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women’s fertility?

The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?

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