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The Daily Express says Government plans to scrap free prescription charges for the over 60s in England has sparked fury among campaigners.

The i says not a single person under the age of 17 seeking treatment from a hormone specialist has been referred in the last nine months

The Guardian says Boris Johnson has won the backing of MPs for his controversial health and social care plan, amid a growing backlash from experts and professionals.

The i says NHS workers are desperately trying to clear huge waiting lists while juggling the treatment of an influx of Covid patients, leading medics have said.

The i says the sister of a teenager with sickle cell has overcome her fear of needles and donated blood for the first time to help others like her brother.

Data shows 618, 903 alerts were sent – up 17% rise from the previous week – to people using the NHS Covid app in England and Wales, forcing them to self-isolate in the week between 8 and 15 July. 

The i says up to 60,000 people could die this winter due to a “lethal triple mix” of seasonal viruses and Covid-19 that could leave the NHS is “unable to cope”

The Queen has awarded the NHS the George Cross for their work during the pandemic and beyond, saying the staff had worked “with courage, compassion and dedication”

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