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'We will end up with an NHS without doctors'

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:58
Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among dozens of doctors striking over pay.

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:58
Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:35
A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:17
Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 23:02
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 09:10
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:14
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:14
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 23:00
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

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