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Junior doctors' strike: BMA suspends walkouts as NHS contract dispute talks continue
Move means the threat of walkouts across January and February has been lifted.
Ian Silvera Jan 19, 2016
Dementia patients face 'Russian roulette' standards of care says Alzheimer's Society
A report shows many patients ignored for hours and denied pain relief while thousands are discharged at night.
Brendan Cole Jan 19, 2016
NHS chief says sugar tax will be introduced into hospitals to tackle obesity epidemic
Simon Stevens says the NHS needs to be on the frontline in tackling obesity.
Brendan Cole Jan 18, 2016
It's my choice to become an organ donor, not my family's - anyone who hinders saving a life is selfish
Losing a loved one is hard. But grief doesn't grant you the right to play God over the life and death of others.
Abi Wilkinson Jan 15, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Palestinian medics send message of support to NHS staff
Solidarity of Gaza doctors comes as talks resume over junior doctors' contract row.
Paul Wright Jan 14, 2016
The mindfulness craze rolls on with Ruby Wax as its latest champion - but does it really work?
IBTimes UK's literary tour of the therapy and lifestyle trend of mindfulness questions how effective it is.
Peter Carty Jan 14, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: NHS England says 10,000 medics worked
98% of BMA members backed industrial action in November.
Ian Silvera Jan 12, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Thousands protest against government plans to change work schedules
Doctors in dispute over new contracts and are providing emergency cover for two out of three 24-hour walkouts.
Alex Wheeler Jan 12, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Union fury at NHS chief Keogh's move to force doctors to work
Sir Bruce Keogh has written to NHS trusts instructing them to call striking doctors back to work.
Mark Piggott Jan 12, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not visit BMA pickets
Left-winger's spokesman tells IBTimes UK that Corbyn will not be in attendance.
Ian Silvera Jan 11, 2016
The junior doctors' strike is a symptom of much bigger care and welfare problem
If it's a doctor's responsibility to look after us, politicians must provide an environment where that's possible.
Peter Beresford Jan 11, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: David Cameron issues final plea to medics over 'damaging' NHS walkouts
Prime minister has attempted to stop the strikes by urging the BMA to get around the table.
Ian Silvera Jan 11, 2016
NHS bursaries: UK protests as student nurses and midwives denounce government changes
Nurses and midwives went on marches across the UK in protest over changes to student bursaries.
James Lillywhite Jan 11, 2016
David Cameron to pledge money to tackle post-natal depression and anorexia
The Prime Minister to outline his vision to improve the lives of the less fortunate.
Brendan Cole Jan 11, 2016
NHS: Staff who were made redundant rehired at £92m cost in a 'merry go-round of waste'
Shadow health secretary Heidi Alexander criticises how NHS changes led to "eye-watering costs".
Brendan Cole Jan 11, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Whitehall 'edited letter' from Sir Bruce Keogh to build case against action
A letter by medical director of NHS England was edited and signed off by Whitehall officials.
Brendan Cole Jan 08, 2016
Cutting sugar in sweetened drinks will prevent one million cases of obesity
The move could also stop 300,000 cases of diabetes in the UK.
Romil Patel Jan 07, 2016
Cancer screening could be harmful and has never been shown to 'save lives'
Experts claim that the benefits of cancer screening are exaggerated.
Romil Patel Jan 07, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: BMA and government to hold crunch talks to avert walkouts
Medics are to hold historic strikes in January and February in a dispute over new contracts.
Ian Silvera Jan 06, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: Health secretary Jeremy Hunt 'disappointed' with BMA industrial action
The Health Secretary has denounced the decision to strike by the BMA.
James Lillywhite Jan 05, 2016
Over four million people in the UK live with diabetes says leading charity
Many patients have died 'before their time' due to a lack of awareness.
India Ashok Jan 05, 2016
Junior doctors' strike: NHS England and BMA resume crunch talks over contract dispute
Parties are back around the table after avoiding an historic walkout in December.
Ian Silvera Jan 04, 2016
First licensed e-cigarettes to become available on NHS
GPs will be able to prescribe e-Voke electronic cigarettes to help smokers quit.
James Tennent Jan 03, 2016
New Year 2016: How to beat the hangover
IBTimes UK provides a few tips on how to beat an end-of-year party hangover.
Sean Martin Dec 31, 2015
I'm 92 and I've lived through 16 prime ministers – here are five things David Cameron must do in 2016
As I will be 93 in February 2016 I must accept that Cameron's conservatives may be the last government I will live under
Harry Leslie Smith Dec 31, 2015
Older people 'too afraid' to complain about poor health care
Over half of the elderly were worried that raising an issue would impact future treatment.
James Tennent Dec 30, 2015
Junior doctors' strike: NHS England faces BMA walkout in January as contract talks drag on
Final round of negotiations due on 4 January after which BMA will make strike decision.
Shalet Jimmy Dec 30, 2015
The future of the UK isn't looking good – and it's all down to Cameron's careless cuts
The floods are a horrible metaphor for the Cameron-Osborne view of the State and how money should not be spent.
Alastair Campbell Dec 30, 2015
UK: Public urged to stay away from NHS A&E departments unless 'absolutely necessary'
People are advised to see a pharmacist for minor complaints as doctors anticipate a surge in demand at A&E.
Priya Joshi Dec 26, 2015
Binge-drinking Britain: Almost three-quarters of weekend A&E admissions alcohol-related
Analysis shows excessive alcohol consumption costing UK hospitals £1m a year each.
Sean Martin Dec 21, 2015
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