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NHS failing on key cancer target, with some patients waiting over 104 days

A new analysis of data shows just three trusts are hitting an 85% waiting times target for treatment.

Evening Standard

Mapped: Areas with the worst cancer referral treatment times revealed

The NHS has not met its cancer target on a national level since 2014

The Independent UK

Cancer patients waiting over 104 days for treatment as data shows the NHS trusts failing to meet crucial target

The new analysis of NHS England figures shows just three of 119 acute trusts with comparable data hit or surpassed the 85% target last year

The Independent UK

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Teenager asked by NHS staff to tell his deaf mother her father was dying, damning report finds

The ombudsman has raised its concerns about access to BSL interpreters with NHS England

The Independent UK

Girl, 15, diagnosed with cancer after ‘constant itch’ mistaken for allergic reaction

Niamh developed a ‘constant itch’ all over her body

The Independent UK

'Our hearts are broken': Couple's twins died after 'lapses in care' at London hospital

Amber Lincoln and her partner Darren call for lessons to be learnt after tragedy

Evening Standard

Father died after catching stomach bug by drinking bottled water on family holiday

The 63-year-old became unwell after drinking bottled water whilst holidaying in Cyprus

The Independent UK

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Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay

Some hospitals at risk of collapse and in need of an upgrade will now be added to the programme instead of some where work is delayed.

The Independent UK

Mum-of-two living in hospital for a whole year desperately waiting for a new heart

Jenna Williams is being kept alive by a machine in hospital

Wales Online

Over 30 NHS hospitals and buildings could 'collapse without warning' - see full list

More than 30 NHS buildings and hospitals are constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, a material compared to 'chocolate aero' that has long passed the end of its lifespan. The cost of repair is more than £1 billion - with replacement billions more

Daily Mirror

One person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision on A1

The three vehicle collision occurred at 7.30am on Wednesday morning

Chronicle Live

Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP

Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work.

Glasgow Live

DWP says man who has daily epileptic seizures is fit to work

Ryan Connelly says his condition is deteriorating and means he can't work anymore

Wales Online

Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP

He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt.

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A&E doctor haunted by memories of patient who died after 12-hour overnight wait

Dr Milan Chand highlights pressures facing staff in hospital emergency departments as winter crisis deepens

Daily Mirror

A&E doctor reveals patient spent 12 hours in hospital waiting room before dying

Dr Milan Chand says the 80-year-old arrived at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich with a suspected blood clot and suffered a cardiac arrest after enduring the overnight wait

Edinburgh Live

Superfit teacher horrified to learn 'Do Not Resuscitate' marked on medical records

Teacher Fiona, 44, was furious after a paramedic in ambulance told her that her file advised against CPR if she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Daily Record

Superfit Scots teacher horrified to learn 'Do Not Resuscitate' marked on medical records

Teacher Fiona, 44, was furious after a paramedic in ambulance told her that her file advised against CPR if she suffered a cardiac arrest.

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The Independent UK

Man diagnosed with brain tumour after being ‘completely frozen’

Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was diagnosed with an incurable grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma

Glasgow Live

Woman in 'critical' condition after being mowed down by Seat Ibiza in Paisley

A 26-year-old woman was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after she and a 27-year-old man were struck by the car which was allegedly being driven by a man, aged 20.

Wales Online

'I was given five years to live after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour'

Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was diagnosed with an incurable grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma

Chronicle Live

One casualty taken to hospital following two vehicle crash on A1 in Gateshead

Emergency crews attended the scene on the A1 Western Bypass northbound at Junction 68 at Lobley Hill

Daily Mirror

Aerial images illustrate immense devastation caused by blast that left four in hospital

Emergency services attending the incident rushed one person to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham while two other adults were taken to Hereford County Hospital

The Independent UK

Shocking pictures show aftermath of Evesham ‘gas explosion’ that ‘shook the house’

Four people were injured, one seriously, after the explosion flattened the property in Hemmingway, Worcestershire

Glasgow Live

Man arrives at Glasgow hospital with serious injuries after murder bid in Merchant City

The 34-year-old was treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after arriving with serious injuries following the attempted murder in Glasgow city centre last night.

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