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England’s Hospitals Told To Boost Cybersecurity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Hospitals have been asked to shore up their online defenses as Russian’s attack on Ukraine escalates.

U.K. Covid-19: Hospital Bosses Call For Evidence Behind Decision To Lift Restrictions

From Thursday, people in England will no longer need to self-isolate following a positive test.

U.K. Covid-19: Wales Says It Will Offer Vaccines To Young Children

Wales has become the first U.K. country to announce it will offer Covid-19 vaccines to all children aged between five and 11 years old.

More People Are Waiting for Hospital Care In England Than Ever Before

The pandemic has pushed waiting times to historic levels as procedures have been cancelled and delayed.

U.K. Covid-19: How Will Hospital Leaders Tackle England’s Massive Backlog?

NHS chiefs have released a major plan to boost surgery and improve waiting times.

U.K. Covid-19: Dentists Say Extra Funding Not Enough For ‘Huge Backlog’

Dentists have warned a promised £50m will fall short of what’s needed to tackle long waits caused by the pandemic.

U.K. Covid-19: Health Leaders Urge Caution As England Drops Restrictions

Bosses warn the country’s health service is not out of the woods yet, as Covid-19 patient numbers remain stubbornly high.

U.K. Covid-19: Health Leaders Urge Caution As England Drops Restrictions

Bosses warn the country’s health service is not out of the woods yet, as Covid-19 patient numbers remain stubbornly high.

U.K. Covid-19: Six Million Patients Now Waiting For Treatment In England

Hundreds of thousands of people have been waiting more than a year for care as Covid-19 has sqeezed hospital resources.

U.K. Covid-19: How Long Are Patients Waiting In Emergency Rooms?

Leaked data suggests hundreds of patients are waiting more than 12 hours for treatment every day in England’s emergency rooms, as Covid-19 continues to drain hospital workforces.