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Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
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The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
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Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.
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Pay rises coming for NHS staff, teachers, police and armed forces - see how much money you'll get
Your Money
Millions of public sector workers are set to receive inflation-busting pay rises - here is a breakdown of the increases and what people should expect
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'Buyer beware' warning for those needing social care after Care Quality Commission branded 'not fit for purpose'
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Dr Jackie Gray of the Carents Room said those looking to find social care were in a tough situation thanks to the CQC.
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Meet the young transplant survivors set to represent Team Newcastle at the British Transplant Games
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This team of inspirational youngsters are looking forward to the British Transplant Games.
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GPs being balloted for industrial action that could bring NHS to 'standstill very quickly'
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GPs have not staged action since 1964 when family doctors collectively handed in undated resignations to the Wilson government.
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Two common foods to avoid as cases of deadly cancer rise among young people, according to doctors
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A doctor has said that reducing your intake of these food items as much as possible could help reduce your cancer risk
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North East NHS midwife says vital whooping cough and flu vaccines are 'completely safe' and answers common questions
Gateshead
Debbie Corbett reassured new mums about the safe and effective whooping cough vaccine - and why you should get it during pregnancy
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New KP.3 Covid strain symptoms as cases rise in UK and lateral flow test sales rocket
Health
The KP.3 variant of Covid-19 has become the most dominant strain of the virus in the USA, accounting for 25% of cases, and it's now rising in the UK, according to the latest data
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Bishop Auckland MP reveals grandmother died due to infected blood as Government faces compensation pressure
NHS
Sam Rushworth spoke of how his own family has felt the devastation of the contaminated blood scandal
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Health regulator CQC 'not fit for purpose' and some inspectors 'had never been in a hospital before'
NHS
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting says a shocking report shows the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is not fit for purpose
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Use of O type blood to be restricted in hospitals under 'Amber Alert' due to shortage
NHS
O negative and O positive donors are being asked to urgently book and fill appointments at donor centres
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Patients rank best and worst GPs in the North East - check your surgery
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The NHS surveys patients each year about the care they receive from their GP surgery - see how yours scored using our interactive gadget
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Newcastle polio survivor wants to raise awareness of disease's long-term impact
Walkergate
Ken Jenkins, originally from Yorkshire, survived the polio virus as a child.
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NHS warning as North East sees 'spike' in whooping cough cases
NHS
Health bosses are pushing for pregnant women to ensure they get vital vaccinations.
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Dementia diagnoses hit record high as NHS experts share warning signs to watch out for
Alzheimer's disease
There are some warning signs to watch out for when it comes to dementia
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Inside the state-of-the-art £32m NHS building hosting a GP surgery and 'health and care academy' in Cramlington
Cramlington Hospital
The new Northumbria Health and Care Academy building is transforming NHS facilities for Northumberland patients
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Newcastle mum and the Leap Year baby she thought she'd lose reunited with ambulance service heroes
North East Ambulance Service
Colleen Hodge and her little baby Louie-Marc have been reunited with the North East Ambulance Service heroes who saved them
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Answering 999 calls, George Stephenson and the social care crisis: What three new North East MPs said in maiden speeches
Politics
New MPs have spoken for the first time in the House of Commons
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Quick-to-make drink before meals can help you eat less and lose weight
Weight loss and dieting
Having a glass around 30 minutes before eating may help you feel fuller for longer, eat fewer calories and slow down your body's absorption of food
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NHS outlines ways you can reduce jet lag and the one mistake that can make it worse
Travel Advice
Here is a list of the main symptoms of jet lag and NHS tips on what you can do on holiday to reduce it
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NHS England warns global IT outage 'may still cause delays' for GP appointments as doctors recover
Health
Though IT systems are back online, patients could still face delays at their GP practice.
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Child poverty crisis sees 1 in 4 North East parents worry about giving children three meals a day this summer
Charity
Parents face tough financial decisions this summer holidays
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NHS warns of further disruption this week as systems restored after global IT outage
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Friday's outage affected around half of GP practices in the North East, with the health service advising there will be a 'knock-on effect' in the coming days
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