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Giving blood: 'We are reliant on blood donors to keep Henry alive'19 Nov 2018 02:00Blood donors urged to keep appointments to avoid a dramatic slump in stocks over the festive period.
Zholia Alemi: Foreign doctor checks after fake psychiatrist case19 Nov 2018 08:04Some 3,000 doctors face scrutiny after an unqualified New Zealander practised in the UK for 22 years.
Living in a cold, dark climate more likely to lead to heavy drinking19 Nov 2018 00:14A new study has linked cold and less sunlight with a higher incidence of binge drinking and liver disease.
Mental health: Firms ask PM to deliver on pledge18 Nov 2018 04:46Bosses ask the PM to honour a pledge to give it the same status as physical health in the workplace.
Schools in Wales not aware of severe allergies, campaigner says18 Nov 2018 01:37A campaign group says more than 100 schools did not take up free awareness sessions.
Allied Healthcare to transfer care contracts16 Nov 2018 19:04The home care provider was warned this month by the care regulator about its financial sustainability.

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