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Strike reduces A&E unit to minor injuries service

Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

Resident doctors ‘want pay we think we’re worth’

A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Men’s group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.