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The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public? from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0x4KrL

Inside Health

Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apfeWQX

Inside Health

Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3O42rMc

Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales

The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9d5oJu

Problems at health trust buildings could cost additional £20m

The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/caAfgKe

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon

The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skpNXDK

Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds

The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8OACoRN

I was told I was too young to have cancer

Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/As0cdug

Binet 'embarrassed' by cancelled appointments

Drone disruption, cancelled appointments and the new hospital. Jersey's health minister, Senator Tom Binet, was in the Hot Seat with Alison Moss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGCBJXr

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why

Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hf9vnDN

Inside Health

Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/igSRAxj

I was told I had anxiety but it turned out to be breast cancer

Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/husOc7j

A&E warning system to flag sick children deteriorating quickly

The initiative, in England, will help busy staff identify children who are deteriorating quickly as they wait for emergency care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kITAFGg

Cleft lip filler 'boosts confidence' - but expert warns of exploitation risk

Two women from Wales are among the growing number of people having lip filler after cleft lip and palate surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYXlb6i

'I felt ostracised due to cleft lip'

Emily Evans says her cleft lip made her feel "ostracised" growing up, from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJiYhel

At risk in-person postpartum mums' groups saved

The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/suRFrvK

Cancer patients 'deteriorating' due to staff shortages, radiologists warn

North and west Wales have a 42% shortfall in consultant radiologists, compared to 22% in south Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kaXNQrM

New charity uses outdoors to improve mental health

A new charity hopes to use outdoor activities to improve men's mental health on the Isle of Man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2oMceAh