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Ambulance handover delays remain high ahead of ‘challenging’ week for NHS

More than 13,000 beds are being taken up by patients who no longer need to be in hospital.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors strike ‘worst yet’ leading to 175,000 cancellations

Cancelled appointments included hip and knee operations as well as routine checks

Evening Standard

Six norovirus symptoms to watch out for as cases hit highest level in decade

Norovirus spreads easily through contact with someone who has the virus or with contaminated surfaces

The Independent UK

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Norovirus symptoms to watch out for as cases 'surge' in England

Levels of the bug are more than three times higher than this time last year, the latest figures have shown

Manchester Evening News

Norovirus warning as surge in cases piles pressure on hospitals

Numbers have risen 52 per cent in England in a week – the highest level for this season

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases surge with 840 hospitalised in England

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea

Wales Online

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

Numbers have risen 52% in a week.

The Independent UK

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A&Es had ‘busiest day of the year’ on first day of junior doctors’ strike

Suspected stroke and heart attack patients were waiting up to three hours for an ambulance, a source in the southwest claimed

The Independent UK

More than 100,000 treated on ‘virtual wards’

NHS England said that the ability to treat patients at home is a ‘real game changer’.

The Independent UK

Thousands more cancer patients waiting longer for NHS treatment amid record delays

More than 7,000 patients were waiting more than two months to start treatment in January – the highest figure on record

The Independent UK

Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

New figures were published by NHS England.

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases among over-65s highest in more than a decade

Laboratory cases are currently running 66% above average.

The Independent UK

Norovirus warning as winter vomiting bug spikes to highest level in decade

Doctors have issued a warning after scientists revealed a 66% rise in norovirus cases this season - whilst seeing the highest number of infections in the elderly in more than 10 years

Daily Mirror

Patients face longer waits unless strikes end, NHS leaders warn

Thousands of nurses and ambulance workers are due to strike on Monday.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Ambulance performance worst on record with some people waiting hours

One in 10 people waited at least three hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds for a response to a category two call.

Evening Standard

More ambulances wait an hour for London A&Es as city’s health crisis grows

Ambulances arriving at London hospitals are facing growing delays in handing over patients to A&E

The Independent UK

Flu patient numbers continue to rise as ambulance handover delays hit new high

More than a quarter of ambulance patients waited more than an hour last week to be handed to A&E teams.

Daily Mirror

Find out if you're eligible for Covid and flu jabs as NHS battles 'twindemic'

People in hospital with influenza has soared sevenfold over the past month as NHS England medical director renews his appeal for people to get jabbed as soon as possible

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Daily Mirror

Hepatitis C set to be wiped out of England by 2025 with NHS 'leading the world'

A pioneering drug deal and a strong effort to find people at risk has helped to cut the numbers of deaths caused by Hepatitis C, with NHS England currently five years ahead of global targets

Evening Standard

Number of flu patients in English hospitals ‘skyrockets’

Strep A is driving ‘near record’ demand for NHS 111 services

The Independent UK

Public urged to use ‘common sense’ as ambulance workers strike

Thousands of paramedics and ambulance workers are on strike in England and Wales in a row over pay and conditions.

Daily Mirror

Don't get 'blind drunk' at Christmas parties during ambulance strikes, NHS boss warns

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the public need to be 'sensible' during a 'difficult day' as more than 10,000 emergency workers from Unite, Unison and GMB unions stage walkouts over pay.

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance strike: NHS leaders urge public to avoid risky activity

Bodies representing NHS care in England also call for Rishi Sunak intervention but PM refuses to budge on pay

Wales Online

Warning not to drink alcohol, play contact sport or make unnecessary car journeys during ambulance strike

People are being warned to avoid "risky activity" during a walk-out by ambulance workers

Chronicle Live

NHS warns that people should cut down on drinking before strikes hit ambulance service

The warnings come ahead of Wednesday's planned industrial action, as NHS staff continue their long-standing dispute over pay and working conditions

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