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Patients in the East of England have been encouraged to attend their appointments as resident doctors‘ strikes continue. Industrial action over pay will continue until 07:00 BST on Wednesday 30 July, but patients should still attend their appointments unless contacted to reschedule, said NHS England. Adam Cayley, the chief operating officer for NHS England in the East, thanked staff for …

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Bronze’s aunt, Julie Tough, told BBC 5 Live: “Lucy wouldn’t damage her body but she’ll play through pain if she thinks she’s not going to do anything worse to it. “She’ll not let the pain get in the way.” Painkillers and anti-inflammatories may have helped Bronze manage her pain during games, as well as perhaps using different insoles in her …

NHS bosses have criticised the British Medical Association for its “increasingly hardline” approach in rejecting emergency requests for striking doctors in England to return to work. A system known as ‘derogation’ is in place whereby the NHS can ask for resident doctors, who are taking part in a five-day walkout, to cross the picket line where patient safety is at …

NHS bosses have criticised the British Medical Association for its “increasingly hardline” approach in rejecting emergency requests for striking doctors in England to return to work. A system known as ‘derogation’ is in place whereby the NHS can ask for resident doctors, who are taking part in a five-day walkout, to cross the picket line where patient safety is at …

Nurses are expected to reject their pay award in England this week, raising the possibility of strikes later in the year, the BBC understands. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise, previously describing it as “grotesque” to award nurses a lower increase than doctors, teachers, prison officers and the armed …

A speaker addresses PCS “Leaders Track” session held in Sukkur. — Reporter “Pakistan is facing cardiovascular emergency,” warns Dr  Raj Kumar. He calls for shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Sedentary lifestyles contributing as exacerbating factors, he adds. SUKKUR: Cardiovascular disease has emerged as the leading cause of death in the country, claiming nearly 400,000 lives annually and accounting for …

Nurses will overwhelmingly reject their pay award in England this week, raising the possibility of strikes later in the year, the BBC understands. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise, previously describing it as “grotesque” to award nurses a lower increase than doctors, teachers, prison officers and the armed forces. …

An elderly Swiss couple pose after an interview with Reuters in Vevey, Switzerland, April 11, 2024. — Reuters As global populations age rapidly, innovative solutions are emerging to ensure care for the elderly — and Switzerland is leading the way with a unique concept: the “time bank”. According to the World Economic Forum, launched by the Swiss government, the scheme …

Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives will ban strikes by all NHS doctors if they return to power. The Tory leader said her party would introduce legislation for minimum service levels and block doctors taking widespread industrial action, placing them under the same restrictions that apply to police officers, soldiers and prison officers. Dr Tom Dolphin, chair of the British …