UK Drug Approval Delays Cause Anxiety for Patients
Mike Thomas, diagnosed with MND in 2022, is experiencing slowed deterioration thanks to tofersen via an early access program; however, the drug's uncertain NHS future and differing access across the UK (exemplified by Sara and David's situations with omaveloxolone) highlight challenges in the nation...
UK Drug Approval Delays Cause Anxiety for Patients
Mike Thomas, diagnosed with MND in 2022, is experiencing slowed deterioration thanks to tofersen via an early access program; however, the drug's uncertain NHS future and differing access across the UK (exemplified by Sara and David's situations with omaveloxolone) highlight challenges in the nation...
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48% Bias Score
Starmer Launches Policy Blitz to Tackle NHS Waiting Lists and Crime"
Keir Starmer's Labour government is launching a policy blitz focused on reducing NHS waiting lists and tackling crime, aiming for rapid, visible improvements to win back public support before the next general election, but faces challenges such as staff shortages and uncontrollable external factors.
Starmer Launches Policy Blitz to Tackle NHS Waiting Lists and Crime"
Keir Starmer's Labour government is launching a policy blitz focused on reducing NHS waiting lists and tackling crime, aiming for rapid, visible improvements to win back public support before the next general election, but faces challenges such as staff shortages and uncontrollable external factors.
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40% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
New data shows a record high number of English cancer patients diagnosed at an early stage, with 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 being stage one or two; this is 7,000 more than pre-pandemic levels, resulting from intensified cancer screening cam...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
New data shows a record high number of English cancer patients diagnosed at an early stage, with 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 being stage one or two; this is 7,000 more than pre-pandemic levels, resulting from intensified cancer screening cam...
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40% Bias Score
NHS Bed-Blocking Crisis Costs Taxpayers £2 Billion Annually
Delayed discharges from English hospitals cost taxpayers over £2 billion yearly, with over 12,000 beds daily occupied by patients fit for release, causing operational disruptions and impacting patient care due to insufficient social care provision.
NHS Bed-Blocking Crisis Costs Taxpayers £2 Billion Annually
Delayed discharges from English hospitals cost taxpayers over £2 billion yearly, with over 12,000 beds daily occupied by patients fit for release, causing operational disruptions and impacting patient care due to insufficient social care provision.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog
The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.
Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog
The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.
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48% Bias Score
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
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40% Bias Score
Brain Tumor Detected During Routine Eye Test Highlights Importance of Preventative Healthcare
A Northampton woman, Gemma Hillier, 45, discovered a grade 2 meningioma brain tumor during a routine eye test in September 2023 after experiencing vision problems, highlighting the importance of regular eye check-ups for early detection of such conditions. Surgery removed 90 percent of the tumor in ...
Brain Tumor Detected During Routine Eye Test Highlights Importance of Preventative Healthcare
A Northampton woman, Gemma Hillier, 45, discovered a grade 2 meningioma brain tumor during a routine eye test in September 2023 after experiencing vision problems, highlighting the importance of regular eye check-ups for early detection of such conditions. Surgery removed 90 percent of the tumor in ...
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36% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
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44% Bias Score
NHS Reforms Risk Repeating Past Mistakes Amidst Funding Cuts
Lord Adebowale criticized the NHS's potential paralysis awaiting a 10-year reform plan and noted significantly increased waiting times in 2023 versus 2009; a former director of the Office for Information for Healthcare Performance raised concerns about the current reform package's resemblance to pas...
NHS Reforms Risk Repeating Past Mistakes Amidst Funding Cuts
Lord Adebowale criticized the NHS's potential paralysis awaiting a 10-year reform plan and noted significantly increased waiting times in 2023 versus 2009; a former director of the Office for Information for Healthcare Performance raised concerns about the current reform package's resemblance to pas...
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48% Bias Score
UK Faces Economic Stagnation, Challenges in Starmer's First Six Months
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to "rebuild Britain" in his New Year's message, addressing zero GDP growth in Q3 2024, revised down from 0.1 percent, and forecasting zero growth for Q4, while facing challenges such as NHS pressures, prison overcrowding, and illegal immigration, with ...
UK Faces Economic Stagnation, Challenges in Starmer's First Six Months
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to "rebuild Britain" in his New Year's message, addressing zero GDP growth in Q3 2024, revised down from 0.1 percent, and forecasting zero growth for Q4, while facing challenges such as NHS pressures, prison overcrowding, and illegal immigration, with ...
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48% Bias Score
Labour's NHS Reform Plan: Prevention, Community Care, and Digitalization
The UK Labour government plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS) in England by prioritizing prevention, expanding community care, and improving digital services, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-plus patient waiting list and improve overall efficiency.
Labour's NHS Reform Plan: Prevention, Community Care, and Digitalization
The UK Labour government plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS) in England by prioritizing prevention, expanding community care, and improving digital services, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-plus patient waiting list and improve overall efficiency.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Ombudsman Criticizes CQC for Failure in Investigating Child's Death
The NHS ombudsman criticized the CQC for failing to properly investigate the death of a five-year-old boy in a Surrey children's home, which was found to be caused by a loose cot bumper, leading to accusations of a cover-up by the care provider and highlighting systemic failures within health sector...
NHS Ombudsman Criticizes CQC for Failure in Investigating Child's Death
The NHS ombudsman criticized the CQC for failing to properly investigate the death of a five-year-old boy in a Surrey children's home, which was found to be caused by a loose cot bumper, leading to accusations of a cover-up by the care provider and highlighting systemic failures within health sector...
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52% Bias Score