Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans
New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease.
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‘More victims in NHS child abuse probe’ – police
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.
‘We don’t blame dad for killing mum, he was ill’
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
Doctors vote to go ahead with this week’s five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust
The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.
Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.
Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
Why is flu so bad this winter – and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
