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Hunt says bill for infected blood compensation may be very large
The chancellor says the government accepts a "moral case" to pay compensation "as fast as we can".
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Student awarded £22,000 after botched My Dentistry work
Alisha Khan is awarded compensation out-of-court after two teeth were incorrectly removed.
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Blood-inquiry victim from Ipswich fears compensation let down
Haemophiliac Alan Burgess has survived 40 years with HIV and hepatitis C since being infected.
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Private companies take over Newcastle sexual health service
From October the city's sexual health service will be run by two private companies.
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Shropshire patient left to change in hospital corridor ‘felt exposed’
A hospital trust says it aims to maintain patients' dignity amid operational pressures.
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Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey
People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests.
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Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England
Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.
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Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire
Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end.
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Extra hospital beds made available for winter – NHS England
There will be 5,000 more beds and better planning, but fears remain about staffing and funding.
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Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans?
Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances - and vowed to keep fighting for the truth.
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