LoginThousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning
22 October 2026 at 11:52
UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes
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- The Independent News
- Thousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning
- The Independent
- Thousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning
Thousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning
22 October 2026 at 11:52
UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes
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- The Independent
- Calls for £9.90 prescription charge to be scrapped as patients go without medication
Calls for £9.90 prescription charge to be scrapped as patients go without medication
22 October 2026 at 09:43
The NPA said that prescription charges are a ‘cruel tax on illness’ as they called on the Chancellor to scrap the charges in the upcoming Budget
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- The Independent News
- Calls for £9.90 prescription charge to be scrapped as patients go without medication
Calls for £9.90 prescription charge to be scrapped as patients go without medication
22 October 2026 at 09:43
The NPA said that prescription charges are a ‘cruel tax on illness’ as they called on the Chancellor to scrap the charges in the upcoming Budget
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Matt Hancock’s care home protective ring claim ‘unfounded’, Covid report finds
20 October 2026 at 12:00
This relaxing at-home activity could ease pain linked to common condition
20 October 2026 at 08:09
One man said he was able to ‘tackle his Everest’ – a steep hill in his local park – after taking part in the study
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