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Britain’s most badly burned woman feels lucky to be alive and helping patients like her
Coach crash survivor Catrin Pugh now works at the Katie Piper Foundation – one of the incredible groups set to benefit from the Big Give Small Charity campaign Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »NHS doctor’s response to ‘pushy’ patients asking for antibiotics for viral infections
An NHS doctor has shared her thoughts on “pushy” patients who keep asking for antibiotics, as they are not helpful for every infection. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »NHS sending patients abroad for treatment as health service on the brink
The NHS has spent more than £4 million on overseas treatments in the last three years as waiting lists in England hit record levels. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Patients with rare but deadly cancer often waiting six months for NHS diagnosis
The investigation by charity Sarcoma UK has revealed stark inequalities affecting thousands of cancer patients. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »NHS staff shortages cause cancer patients to face a ‘ticking timebomb’
Experts have warned that the severe delays put cancer patients at risk. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Crucial cancer lesson that isn’t easy and patients must have NHS help to learn
Former Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston lays bare the vital lessons she learnt battling cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »GPs to ask new registration question that could entitle patients to thousands
GPs are becoming the new frontier in the search for infected blood patients Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Drug recalled over ‘contamination’ — patients urged to check pill colour now
Medics noticed some tablets were discoloured due to microbes. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Daily ‘gastric bypass pill’ could help patients avoid weight-loss surgery
The drug works in a similar way to a gastric bypass to help patients reduce their food intake. Daily Express :: Health Feed
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