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Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February
Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay.
Jess Hodgkinson: Lack of medication contributed to mother's death
Jess Hodgkinson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in 2021.
Cancer: Urgent action needed amid NHS pressures, warns charity
There are plans to diagnose cancer in Wales faster, but also warnings services face huge challenges.
Mistley rugby player ends up in hospital due to dog poo
Neil Baxter says dog mess needs to be taken more seriously to prevent others being injured.
NHS plan: £1bn for hospital beds and ambulance fleet
Extra capacity will help the NHS in England tackle emergency care delays, the prime minister says.
Thousands of NHS staff with long Covid risk losing their pay
Analysis by BBC Panorama suggests between 5,000 and 10,000 NHS staff risk losing their pay.
Bethany Shipsey: Parents welcome toxic DNP reclassification to poison
The compound has killed several people and parents have campaigned for reclassification.
Cannock twin's tumour awareness bid after brother's death
Jack Parton, now 15, was diagnosed with leukaemia weeks after brother Ben died from a brain tumour.
Bridlington man repairs tooth with plastic and super glue
Antony Watson says he resorted to drastic measures after being unable to find an NHS dentist.
The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain
Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

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