[ad_1] A daily anti-smoking pill will be rolled out on the NHS to help tens of thousands of people quit the habit, Amanda Pritchard will announce on Tuesday. The NHS chief executive hailed varenicline as a “game-changer” in the battle to reduce the burden of smoking-related illnesses on the health service. It works by reducing … Read more
[ad_1] The NHS is urging people to call 999 immediately if they experience one of three common symptoms. The plea comes as part of a new campaign launched by the health surface to raise awareness about strokes. Strokes are the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK, with 38,000 stroke-related deaths occurring each … Read more
[ad_1] The NHS is urgently appealing for people with certain health conditions to get vaccinated against flu this winter. The health service has launched a drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), warning that it’s “crucial” for people to protect themselves. Flu season typically peaks in December and … Read more
[ad_1] Senior doctors are charging the NHS up to £200,000 extra per year in premium overtime rates amid pressure to cut waiting lists. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England, the BBC reports. Doctors receiving up to £200,000 on top of their usual salary are effectively being paid … Read more
[ad_1] Millions of frustrated patients want common sense returned to the “broken” NHS. Fed-up with long waits and waste users have begged to be heard after an SOS was issued to help reform overrun services. Simple ideas which put prudence and sound judgment ahead of box-ticking and chaos include opening and operating all services seven-days-a-week, … Read more