Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
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Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
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Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year “and beyond”. Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online. People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
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Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike over pay for first time
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