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NHS gives GP teams direct access to tests to speed up cancer diagnosis
Published: 18 November 2022
Tens of thousands of cancers could be detected sooner each year thanks to a national roll out of fast-track testing, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard...
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NHS launches recruitment drive for tens of thousands of nurses, amid record staff vacancies
Published: 11 November 2022
The NHS is today launching its annual nationwide drive to recruit more nurses, with tens of thousands of vacancies across England. England’s Chief Nurse today...
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NHS delivers 13 million flu jabs
Published: 11 November 2022
Commenting on increasing flu infection rates published today by UKHSA, the NHS can also reveal it has now administered 13.2 million flu vaccinations since September....
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NHS hits 10 million booster milestone
Published: 28 October 2022
More than 10 million people in England have now had their autumn Covid-19 booster, new NHS figures show today. The NHS has provided additional protection...
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High street pharmacists treat thousands more people for minor illnesses
Published: 14 October 2022
More than 100,000 patients were seen by their high street pharmacist in just one month according to new NHS figures, helping people get the quick...
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NHS invites people 50 and over for autumn boosters and flu jab
Published: 14 October 2022
Millions of people aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines tomorrow, as the NHS Covid-19 and flu...
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NHS delivers record number of lifesaving cancer checks as long waits for care continue to fall
Published: 14 October 2022
More people than ever before received a lifesaving NHS cancer check in August alongside continued progress against the elective recovery plan, new figures show today....
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NHS delivers 2.1 million Covid autumn boosters
Published: 27 September 2022
The NHS Covid vaccination programme is off to a ‘flying start’ with 2.1 million autumn boosters delivered in just over a fortnight, and 1.35 million...
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Campaign launched to highlight services offered in General Practice
Published: 21 September 2022
The campaign aims to highlight the wide range of support and advice available to patients in general practice from a range of health professionals, including...
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COVID-19 vaccination bookings open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Published: 21 September 2022
Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria aged 75 and over, and those with weakened immune systems, are now able to book their own appointment for...
