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Non-essential surgery and most patient visiting are suspended at Western Isles Hospital.
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Aimee Tilley says she is fighting to prolong the life of her six-year-old son who has Batten disease.
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The love story behind the invention of the Pap smear test.
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Trains could be disrupted and schools are closing early as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
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One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.
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Mother warns of severe sunburn risk as weather warning extends to all of Wales for Monday and Tuesday.
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More people than originally planned will be offered the jab in the UK ahead of the coming winter.
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A judge says continuing treatment for the 12-year-old is "futile", but his family plans to appeal again.
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UK infections up nearly 30% week-on-week, latest figures show.
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There are about 1,400 deaths a year from melanoma in men, compared to 980 in women, says Cancer Research UK.
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When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.
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BBC Newsnight spends 12 hours at six hospitals with the longest delays handing over patients to A&E.
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Nottingham Coroner's Court hears Wynter Andrews's death was "a clear and obvious case of neglect".
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The loss comes as the Blood Transfusion service calls on eligible donors to come forward to donate.
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A senior nurse says it has many patients who cannot leave because of a lack of support at home.
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That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid.
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Patients are waiting longer for ambulances and many staff are off sick with Covid.
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UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns.
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After the birth of her first child Kerry Nash became "completely consumed" by depression.
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Southampton General Hospital's deputy chief medical officer says the situation has become "extreme".
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Temperatures are set to peak on Monday, with highs of 36C forecast for parts of south-east England.
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Some are vulnerable people who could get extremely sick if they were to catch Covid, warn experts.
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Doctors say more needs to be done to protect children from illegal, unregulated products containing nicotine.
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Women say they get conflicting advice on the menopause and all health boards need a specialist.
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The approach doesn't build resilience or improve pupils' mental wellbeing, a major UK study finds.
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People are being warned of heat risks to their health amid temperatures reaching above 30C.
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NHS trusts are under extreme pressure, struggling to cope with high levels of demand.
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Some 200 staff are off sick or self-isolating while bosses are "working hard" to maintain services.
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Figures show 9,108 patients waited longer than four hours, more than a third of all who went to A&E.
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Archie Battersbee's parents are back in court after a previous hearing ruled he was dead.
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The woman behind a disability-adaptive clothing brand making a mark in the fashion industry.
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Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth declares a critical incident due to "extreme pressures".
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People are being advised to stay indoors where possible and drink plenty of fluids.
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Anusjka Regis-Etumnu received stem cell treatment for sickle cell disease on the NHS.
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Does the latest review offer families the hope of finally having their voices heard?
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The warning for parents comes as a heat-health alert is in place for parts of the UK.
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There has also been a rise in children and teenagers taking the drugs, NHS figures show.
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The fight for affordable HIV/Aids treatment
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People are asked to check on the vulnerable as temperatures rise above parts of the Med.
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The latest figures show an estimated one in 25 people has the virus.
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Some NHS buildings are unsafe and urgently need upgrading, trust bosses warn.
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England's former deputy chief medical officer is knighted for his work during the pandemic.
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A watchdog says some inmates at HMP Lewes were let out of their cells for 30 minutes a day.
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Sarah Sutton faces not getting any sick pay due to ongoing health issues keeping her off work.
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Kettering General Hospital says it is yet to receive £46m awarded in 2019 to help fix some of the issues.
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Alex Robins says she will keep "fighting and fighting" for her one-year-old daughter, Lexi.
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A man who spent two months in a coma after having Covid says people should "never give up".
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Sajid Javid's replacement faces a big list of problems, including NHS staff pay and long waiting lists.
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Weekend warriors who cram rather than space out their exercise quota do just fine, a study suggests.
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One hospital also goes further by reinstating a temporary ban on visits to patients.
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