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Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

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At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

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‘By the time my pension’s sorted, will I be here?’

A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.

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Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines

Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.

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NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

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Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

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Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike

Ministers accuse doctors’ union of “cynical” tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England.

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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

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Martha’s rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up

It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.

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Martha’s rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up

It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.

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