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Last minute offer may avert next weeks doctor strike
Next week’s strike by resident doctors in England may be averted after ministers offered the British Medical Association a fresh deal. The doctors’ union has agreed to put the offer to members over the coming days – if they support it, the five-day walkout starting on Wednesday 17 December could be called off. The offer…
Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but NHS bosses are warning the cold snap could increase the pressure on the health service in the coming days. The start of January is normally the busiest time of year for the health service, so NHS England…
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government’s medicines regulator has warned. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told healthcare providers in a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage followed manufacturing issues concerning epidural bags. Hospitals are being sent substitutes…
Lagging on leg day? 11 exercises to build muscle and strengthen your legs
The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function. There are many exercises to choose from, with and without weights, that target all major muscle groups in the legs, such as the glutes,…
Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Hospitals across the UK are seeing high levels of flu cases this winter. The NHS in England has said it is on “on high alert” after seeing the highest ever number of flu cases in hospital for this time of year, in the week ending 14 December. You can use our tool below to find…
