Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Scandal Victims Amid Brexit Negotiations
The UK government launched an \u00a311.8 billion compensation scheme in August 2024 for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, but slow payouts have sparked criticism, raising concerns about resource allocation and the minister's dual responsibilities in handling Brexit negotiations alongside th...
Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Scandal Victims Amid Brexit Negotiations
The UK government launched an \u00a311.8 billion compensation scheme in August 2024 for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, but slow payouts have sparked criticism, raising concerns about resource allocation and the minister's dual responsibilities in handling Brexit negotiations alongside th...
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56% Bias Score
£889 Million NHS Investment to Reform General Practice
The UK government announced an £889 million investment in general practice to improve patient access, reduce administrative burdens on GPs, and shift care from hospitals to communities, addressing chronic underfunding and high demand within the NHS.
£889 Million NHS Investment to Reform General Practice
The UK government announced an £889 million investment in general practice to improve patient access, reduce administrative burdens on GPs, and shift care from hospitals to communities, addressing chronic underfunding and high demand within the NHS.
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52% Bias Score
NHS Inquiry: Missed Chances Led to Patient Suicide
A fatal accident inquiry ruled that missed opportunities by NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital led to the suicide of Dr. Sara MacRae in March 2020; her son's warning was not acted upon, and the inquiry highlighted serious failings in her care.
NHS Inquiry: Missed Chances Led to Patient Suicide
A fatal accident inquiry ruled that missed opportunities by NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital led to the suicide of Dr. Sara MacRae in March 2020; her son's warning was not acted upon, and the inquiry highlighted serious failings in her care.
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28% Bias Score
UK Battles Festive Flu Surge: Hospital Admissions Soar, Vaccine Effectiveness Questioned
A surge in flu cases in Britain has overwhelmed hospitals, with over 2,500 flu-related admissions in England, a 50% increase from last week, and norovirus cases 25% higher than expected; health officials warn of a 'quad-demic' and urge caution during the holiday season.
UK Battles Festive Flu Surge: Hospital Admissions Soar, Vaccine Effectiveness Questioned
A surge in flu cases in Britain has overwhelmed hospitals, with over 2,500 flu-related admissions in England, a 50% increase from last week, and norovirus cases 25% higher than expected; health officials warn of a 'quad-demic' and urge caution during the holiday season.
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48% Bias Score
£126 Million to Improve End-of-Life Care in English Hospices
The UK government announced £126 million in funding for hospices in England, including £100 million for adult hospices and £26 million for children's hospices, to improve end-of-life care and address financial pressures impacting their ability to provide services.
£126 Million to Improve End-of-Life Care in English Hospices
The UK government announced £126 million in funding for hospices in England, including £100 million for adult hospices and £26 million for children's hospices, to improve end-of-life care and address financial pressures impacting their ability to provide services.
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40% Bias Score
Early Flu Surge Overwhelms NHS Hospitals
An early flu surge has hit the NHS, with hospital flu admissions 70 percent higher last week than the week before, and 3.5 times higher than last year. Online flu jab bookings more than doubled on Thursday, reaching 21,144.
Early Flu Surge Overwhelms NHS Hospitals
An early flu surge has hit the NHS, with hospital flu admissions 70 percent higher last week than the week before, and 3.5 times higher than last year. Online flu jab bookings more than doubled on Thursday, reaching 21,144.
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32% Bias Score
NHS Spends Record £12.3 Billion Outsourcing Patient Care
The NHS spent a record £12.3 billion in 2023/24 outsourcing patient care to private hospitals, a 12% increase from the previous year, exceeding pandemic spending to address high waiting lists; experts warn this isn't a long-term solution.
NHS Spends Record £12.3 Billion Outsourcing Patient Care
The NHS spent a record £12.3 billion in 2023/24 outsourcing patient care to private hospitals, a 12% increase from the previous year, exceeding pandemic spending to address high waiting lists; experts warn this isn't a long-term solution.
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36% Bias Score
£889 Million Boost for UK GPs to Reform Healthcare
The UK government will invest £889 million in England's GP surgeries, reducing performance targets from 76 to 44 to improve patient care and reduce administrative burdens, aiming to shift from an appointment system like a 'taxi rank' to ensure patients with complex needs see the same doctor.
£889 Million Boost for UK GPs to Reform Healthcare
The UK government will invest £889 million in England's GP surgeries, reducing performance targets from 76 to 44 to improve patient care and reduce administrative burdens, aiming to shift from an appointment system like a 'taxi rank' to ensure patients with complex needs see the same doctor.
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48% Bias Score
£889 Million Boost for England's GP System to Improve Patient Care
The UK government will invest £889 million into England's GP system to improve patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and incentivize consistent patient-doctor pairings and proactive health management; this follows collective action by GPs due to financial concerns and aims to improve patient ...
£889 Million Boost for England's GP System to Improve Patient Care
The UK government will invest £889 million into England's GP system to improve patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and incentivize consistent patient-doctor pairings and proactive health management; this follows collective action by GPs due to financial concerns and aims to improve patient ...
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40% Bias Score
Declining Cancer Screening Participation in England Raises Concerns
Cancer screening programs in England detected almost 90,000 cancers (62,000 breast, 23,000 bowel, 4,400 cervical) between 2019 and 2023, but participation rates are declining, particularly for breast (65%) and cervical (69%) cancers, prompting calls for improved access and digital enhancements.
Declining Cancer Screening Participation in England Raises Concerns
Cancer screening programs in England detected almost 90,000 cancers (62,000 breast, 23,000 bowel, 4,400 cervical) between 2019 and 2023, but participation rates are declining, particularly for breast (65%) and cervical (69%) cancers, prompting calls for improved access and digital enhancements.
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36% Bias Score
Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
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48% Bias Score
First £13 Million Paid in UK Tainted Blood Scandal
The first of thousands of victims of the UK's tainted blood scandal will receive £13 million in compensation, marking a milestone in the NHS's worst treatment disaster; the government aims to pay out £11.8 billion to over 30,000 victims infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood pr...
First £13 Million Paid in UK Tainted Blood Scandal
The first of thousands of victims of the UK's tainted blood scandal will receive £13 million in compensation, marking a milestone in the NHS's worst treatment disaster; the government aims to pay out £11.8 billion to over 30,000 victims infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood pr...
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36% Bias Score