The NHS at 70: Prescriptions, scans and the smoking ban
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The NHS at 70: Prescriptions, scans and the smoking ban

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-44533287 By BBC News As the National Health Service turns 70, BBC Scotland highlights some of the key milestones in its history – from prescription charges and keyhole surgery to pioneering scans and the smoking ban. 1913: The Highlands and Islands Medical Service is set up with a Treasury grant of £42,000. It…

NHS Scotland staff offered 9% pay rise over three years
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NHS Scotland staff offered 9% pay rise over three years

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-44600918 By BBC Health news The bulk of NHS staff in Scotland have been offered a 9% pay rise, spread across three years. The offer, to staff like nurses and midwives who earn under £80,000 a year, is being considered by NHS unions. Scottish Health Secretary Shona Robison said she was…

Alzheimer’s link to herpes virus in brain, say scientists
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Alzheimer’s link to herpes virus in brain, say scientists

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/21/alzheimers-link-to-herpes-virus-in-brain-say-scientists By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Research reveals strains of virus more abundant in brains with early stage of disease, though uncertainly whether virus is a trigger or a symptom The presence of viruses in the brain has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease in research that challenges conventional theories about the onset of…

An open letter saying NHS funding boost is inadequate has been signed by 100 doctors and nurses
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An open letter saying NHS funding boost is inadequate has been signed by 100 doctors and nurses

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://inews.co.uk/news/doctors-nurses-nhs-funding-inadequate/ By Sarah Newly “With an offer that falls short of what is needed this Government has shown once again that it can’t be trusted to care for the NHS.” Theresa May has announced that the NHS England will receive an additional £20 billion a year by 2023, in what ministers…

NHS groups welcome immigration change for doctors and nurses
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NHS groups welcome immigration change for doctors and nurses

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44477095 By BBC Health News NHS groups have welcomed the decision to relax immigration rules to allow more doctors and nurses from outside the EU into the UK. The Home Office said foreign medics would be excluded from the government’s cap on skilled migration. NHS bosses said it would be a…