GPs ‘facing closure’ over national insurance hike
Some NI GP practices face the risk of going under due to a hike in national insurance contributions.
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If you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
People in Medicare Advantage plans are now in the middle of the Open Enrollment period allowing them to either change plans or switch to Original Medicare.
Physician associate role is ‘misleading’ – coroner
A coroner says the public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate does.
Cancer patients ‘may starve’ without vital drug
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.
GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
Early mRNA vaccine trial results show potential breakthrough in fighting one of the deadliest cancers
“The latest data from the Phase I trial are encouraging,” said the study’s lead author.
Apology after woman’s body lay in flat for 3 years
Laura Winham, 41, was found dead in her flat in Woking by her mother and brother in May 2021.
Nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout
Susan Hamilton wins her case for unfair constructive dismissal against a south London NHS Trust.
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.
