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Galleri cancer test: What is it and who can get it?
Volunteers are being recruited in England for a blood test able to detect more than 50 types of cancer.
NHS sparks pride but one in five go private, survey finds
The charity Engage Britain polled more than 4,000 British adults on their attitudes to the NHS.
England vaccine passport plans ditched, Sajid Javid says
The health secretary rules out the scheme for nightclubs and large events, following much criticism.
Coronavirus: PM set to unveil Covid Winter Plan for England
The plan will include contingency measures that would come into force if the NHS was under pressure.
GPs say shortage of doctors puts safe care at risk
The Royal College of GPs says a failure to recruit enough doctors has put services under pressure.
Covid: Vaccine protection still strong - Oxford jab creator
Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert said offering a booster dose this autumn was "a complex decision".
Vaccine creator says choice of UK boosters and first doses elsewhere is 'too simplistic'
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert says choice between offering booster jabs in the UK or first doses elsewhere is 'too simplistic'.
Long waits for ambulances continue in England
It took an average of more than eight minutes to respond to urgent call-outs, NHS figures show.
Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca approved as booster vaccines
The UK regulator's decision paves the way for a rollout ahead of winter to millions of people.
Covid: Mandatory jabs for health staff being considered in consultation
Some unions and care organisations have warned that making the jabs mandatory will lead to staff shortages.
Will Boris Johnson’s plan for the NHS work?
The prime minister believes new funds will tackle the Covid backlog - but refuses to set targets.
Social care tax rise: Boris Johnson wins Commons vote
Boris Johnson wins a House of Commons vote on his plan to increase National Insurance tax.
Covid: Boris Johnson concerned over unvaccinated hospital patients
Boris Johnson says a "higher proportion" of younger people are being affected by the virus.
Boris Johnson on need to address NHS wait times
Boris Johnson says around 9m treatments could be funded by proposed government investment.
Covid: Positive Anglesey care home staff cover shift amid shortage
Two care home staff worked to cover a night-shift gap as there was no emergency cover available.
Social care tax rise: Boris Johnson defends plan ahead of vote
The PM says the levy will help with "catastrophic costs", but Labour says it is unfair on working people.
AstraZeneca bosses warn against rush for boosters
Data on whether they are needed is still awaited but ministers say the NHS is ready to go if they are.
Covid in Scotland: 'I'm double-vaccinated but can't show the proof'
A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.
Boris Johnson outlines new 1.25% health and social care tax to pay for reforms
Boris Johnson says he accepts the UK-wide tax rise of £12bn a year breaks an election promise.
Isle of Man woman hit with £24,000 bill for UK NHS care
Nikki Morrison was told the island's Reciprocal Health Agreement expired after three months.
Covid: No plans for October lockdown, says government
Officials deny a newspaper report saying new rules could come in around England's half-term holiday.
Lancashire university inspires cancer-risk training for firefighters
Firefighters are at greater risk of developing cancer, the University of Central Lancashire finds.
Sexually transmitted infections fall during pandemic
Genital warts and herpes saw the biggest decrease, the figures for England reveal.
Social care: Boris Johnson to unveil overhaul of sector in England
Cabinet ministers sign off the PM's plan ahead of his statement in Parliament despite backlash from Tory MPs.
Vietnam: Man gets five years in jail for spreading Covid
Le Van Tri was found guilty of spreading the virus to eight people in Vietnam, one of whom died.
Social care reform plans facing Tory tax backlash
The PM is in talks on how to fund changes, but Conservative MPs warn against a National Insurance hike.
NHS to get £5.4bn extra to deal with Covid backlog
Boris Johnson says the money will "go straight to the front line" in England over the next six months.
Millions of pupils return to school amid Covid spike concern
Schools have welcomed back millions of pupils in England and Wales as the new term begins.
Shropshire baby deaths: Hospital dismissed mum's fears
Charlotte Jackson's son died after she reported fluid loss to staff at an under-fire hospital trust.
Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years
The health secretary says it "will help turn off the ticking clock in the back of people's minds".
Sarah Harding death: How to do a breast cancer self-examination
Following the death of the Girls Aloud star, a GP explains the simple check people can do themselves.
Twins conjoined at head separated after rare surgery in Israel
The one-year-old girls are said to be recovering well after the 12-hour operation in Israel.
Covid-19: Vaccine passports to start in England this month
The scheme for nightclubs and other venues from the end of September aims to ensure they stay open.
Social care: Plans for reform in England likely this week - sources
Government talks are continuing through the weekend, following reports of a National Insurance hike.
NHS wait times: 'I’m not half the man I was'
Wayne Dennis, 50, has been waiting more than two years for treatment to his gallbladder.
Flu jab delay: Doctors call for MPs to take action
Flu jabs in England and Wales are delayed due to an HGV driver shortage, a supplier says.
Covid: Call for clarity on vaccines for children
But Labour says measures including masks and ventilation are also needed to prevent school disruption.
Covid-19: Decision on jabs for children due in days
There is a "strong case" for vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds, the government believes.
Covid: Decision to jab children 'entirely up to parents'
Prof Anthony Harnden, deputy chairman of the JVCI, says there "isn't a right or wrong answer".
'Bitcoin fraud cost me £500,000'
A successful businessman saw his life savings wiped out when he fell victim to ruthless fraudsters.
'My parents won't let me get the Covid vaccine'
In some countries, the Covid-19 vaccine can be given to all teenagers over the age of 12 but not all are allowed.
Scientists not backing Covid jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds
But 200,000 extra children with underlying conditions will now be eligible for two doses.
National Insurance: Minister refuses to deny reports of tax hike for social care
The justice secretary says social care must be properly funded but declines to "speculate" on plans.
EU and AstraZeneca reach deal to end vaccine row
AstraZeneca agrees to deliver 200 million doses by next spring, ending the threat of court action.
Covid: Australia to get Pfizer doses from UK in vaccine swap
The UK will send four million Pfizer doses now to help Australia exit lockdowns, Canberra says.
Covid: Schools aren't infection hubs, says public health boss
Dr Yvonne Doyle seeks to reassure parents as pupils head back to classrooms across the country.
Warning over cuts to NHS services without £10bn extra funding
Without the extra funding for England patients could be put at risk, NHS organisations warn.
Coronavirus vaccines cut risk of long Covid, study finds
The study adds to growing evidence that vaccination helps protect against Covid in a number of ways.
Mental Health: The ambulance workers feeding callers
A Merseyside mental health ambulance team is offering food support for its most in need patients.
Third Covid jab advised for most vulnerable 1%
More than 400,000 people in the UK are eligible - but plans for further boosters are yet to be confirmed.
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