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Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
A critical incident has been declared at the NHS trust that runs Nottingham’s two main hospitals, with patients experiencing “significant and unacceptable delays” across services. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust said since Christmas, a rise in winter infections and staff sickness had led to “severe and sustained pressure” on its emergency department (ED) and…
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
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Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts at Bradford business
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Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. They say the way we eat is changing – with a move away from fresh, whole foods to cheap, highly-processed meals – which is increasing our risk of…
