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NHS latest: What is the Help Us to Help You campaign?

The NHS could become overwhelmed this winter if coronavirus hospitalisations continue to rise according to analysis. More than 609 patients were admitted to hospital on Thursday, an increase of more than 80 from the day before. The NHS however has been keen to stress and urge all patients to visit medical facilities when they need […]

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Where can I get a flu jab?

Flu vaccinations are available each year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk from flu and its complications. Flu can be extremely unpleasant and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia. This year more than ever the flu vaccine is essential for vulnerable persons given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But […]

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Simple blood test can detect five cancers four years early

PanSeer, a non-invasive technique that costs less than £80 a patient, is more than 90 percent accurate and could lead to screening for tumours of the lung, bowel, gullet, liver and stomach. These cancers claim around 69,300 lives each year in the UK. Professor Kun Zhang, from the University of California, San Diego, said: “The […]