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Labour pledges to stop NHS prescription charges
Labour is to announce a pledge to abolish prescription charges in England at its party conference next week.
'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'
Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.
Efforts to cut sugar out of food way off target
Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.
Children being denied new cancer drugs
Doctors say the rules are "too cautious" for giving innovative medicines to children.
Sertraline: Antidepressant works 'by reducing anxiety symptoms first'
A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works.
Labour conference: Menopausal women 'should get flexible work hours'
Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton.
MPs demand action over wrongly-issued NHS fines
"Vulnerable" people are being fined over claims for free treatment at dentists and doctors, say MPs.
Hospitals relying on 'emergency' loans to cover costs
NHS trusts are paying back millions of pounds to the government each year in interest.
Where not to live if you want a good care home
An analysis maps the areas with the highest concentrations of sub-standard care home places.
Diabetes drug also treats heart failure, researchers say
Dapagliflozin was found to cut death rates and hospital stays and improve patient's quality of life.

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Please contact the surgery to book Flu vaccinations and smear tests as you are unable to book these online

Flu season has begun! Please scroll down for more information...

Last month 93% of patients were Extremely Likely to recommend our practice to their friends and family

Want to know how to care for your poorly baby? Why not attend the next free Poorly Poppets session

With your help, we raised a fantastic £624.96for Marie Curie during April - thank you for your support. This is the equivalent of 31 Nursing hours.

See the new One Care Video Library for videos on conditions, procedures, medications and ways to self care

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