The Guardian says The NHS has increased the daily rate of booster vaccinations by three-quarters in a week – but remains short of the roughly 1.5m jabs a day.
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England hospital units may close as staff revolt over jab mandate, says NHS leader
The Guardian says Entire hospital units could be forced to shut because of staff quitting in protest at the government’s order that they must all be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid: NHS in crisis mode as hospitals told to discharge patients where possible
The Guardian says The NHS was put on a crisis footing tonight as hospitals in England were told to discharge as many patients as possible.
Covid booster: Hospitals and pharmacies urged to ramp up rollout
BBC News says NHS England is to issue detailed guidance to hospitals, pharmacists and GPs about the major expansion of the Covid booster vaccine programme.
NHS waiting list at record high as 5.8 million still waiting for treatment
The Independent says More than 5.8 million patients were waiting for routine surgery by the NHS in England by the end of September, new data has revealed.
Vaccines ‘to be compulsory’ for frontline NHS staff within months
The Metro says NHS staff in England will have to be double jabbed against Covid or lose their jobs, the government is expected to announce later.
NHS workers should be required by LAW to get Covid vaccine, says ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock
The Sun says NHS workers should be legally forced to get Covid jabbed before the winter to avoid a crisis, former health secretary Matt Hancock said.
Covid booster jabs offered at NHS walk-in clinics in England
The Guardian says Covid booster jabs are now being given at walk-in clinics in England as the NHS aims to increase vaccine uptake before a challenging winter.
Budget 2021: NHS in England to receive £5.9bn to reduce backlog
BBC News says the NHS in England is to receive an extra £5.9bn in this week’s Budget, the money will be used to help clear the record backlog of people…
NHS staff face rising tide of abuse from patients provoked by long waits
The Guardian says NHS staff across the UK are facing a “growing tide of abuse” including assaults from patients, which they say is being caused by frustration at long waits…
Nearly one in five of most critically-ill Covid patients are unvaccinated pregnant women, NHS says
The Independent says Unvaccinated pregnant women accounted for nearly a fifth of the most severely ill coronavirus patients in England in recent months.
Wales NHS Covid passes become compulsory
BBC News says people in Wales need an NHS Covid pass to be able to legally attend big events or nightclubs from Monday.
Wales draws up emergency Covid-19 plan to stop NHS being overwhelmed this winter
The Guardian says the Welsh government has drawn up a “Covid urgent” plan designed to deal with any new coronavirus crisis.
NHS aims to give 35m flu jabs amid warnings of up to 60,000 deaths
The Guardian says the NHS is to embark on the most ambitious programme of flu jabs in its history amid warnings of up to 60,000 deaths.
Free NHS prescriptions for Scots! Here’s what else they get while English shell out
The Daily Express says Government plans to scrap free prescription charges for the over 60s in England has sparked fury among campaigners.
No trans under-17s referred for hormone treatment in the last nine months after gender clinic approval
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
Social care backlash grows after MPs vote through tax plan
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.
NHS staff with ‘colossal workload’ desperately trying to clear huge waiting lists as Covid admissions rise
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.
NHS urges black Britons to give blood as demand rises over life-saving transfusions for sickle cell patients
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.
UK COVID: 618,903 people pinged by NHS Covid-19 app
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…
NHS winter warning: Up to 60,000 people could die from flu due to ‘lethal triple mix’ of viruses
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…
NHS 73: Queen gives George Cross to NHS on birthday
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”
Daily News Briefing: DISGRACEFUL 1% pay rise for NHS heroes - Italy BLOCKS vaccines for Australia
Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – The top stories Covid-19: Starmer calls for bigger pay rise for NHS ‘heroes’ BBC News says Sir Keir Starmer has called on the government…
Sunday Papers: Over-18’s vaccinated by June - ‘Quarantine hotels'
Sunday Papers: Over-18’s vaccinated by June – ‘Quarantine hotels’ In today’s briefing update, we look at Sunday’s top stories. Most papers focus on vaccine rollout. The recurring message in Sunday’s…
Wednesday's Briefing VIDEO: Hollywood suffers 80% drop - LEAKED Birmingham Intensive care 'overwhelmed' - Trump blames ANTIFA
Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Hollywood suffers 80% drop – LEAKED Birmingham Intensive care ‘overwhelmed’ – Trump blames ANTIFA – Indonesia vaccine rollout questioned Birmingham hospitals move 200 doctors to intensive…
Sunday Papers: NHS in Covid CRISIS - £200 fines for ignoring the rules - Queen leads the way with vaccine
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look into the fears the NHS is overwhelmed, speak to a nurse on the front line and the news the Queen and Duke…
Will 2021 be as stressful as last year? How to cope with current news in another unprecedented year so far
Will 2021 be as stressful as last year? How to cope with current news in another unprecedented year so far 2020 will be remembered for many things, most of which…
Thursday's News Briefing VIDEO: Capitol Hill riots -Mass evac in Malaysia - UK Covid-19 death record - Netflix UK raises prices 'significantly'
Thursday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Capitol Hill riots -Mass evac in Malaysia – UK Covid-19 death record – Netflix UK raises prices ‘significantly’ 4 people dead and explosive device found…
Tuesday's News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 - Georgia Senate runoff - Mexico offers home for Assange
Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico…
Daily News Briefing: NHS 2m jab weekly target - Trump to ‘fight like hell’ for WH - Lockdown 3 begins!
Tuesday 5 January Daily News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 5 January 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of…
In Review: Tier 5, Lockdown 3 - What do the next few months look like for England?
In Review In Review: Tier 4, Tier 5 and lockdown 3: what do the coming months look like for England? As the year comes to a close, we were hoping…
Tuesday's News Briefing VIDEO: India’s 6 mutant virus cases - Space junk - Rise in book & audiobook sales
Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: India’s 6 mutant virus cases – Japan’s plans to cut space junk- Rise in book & audiobook sales WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Ghislaine Maxwell…
Daily News Briefing: Ghislaine denied $28.5m bail - NHS boss issues warning - Arrest made in poisoning death of Netflix producer
Tuesday 29 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 29 December 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am…
No-deal Brexit 2020: 5 ways it'll change your everyday
No-deal Brexit 2020: 5 ways it’ll change your everyday! How will a no-deal affect you? The UK has the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming again after prime minister…
Daily News Briefing: PM urged to shut schools - Saudi declares victory over Covid & Bieber teams up with NHS
Monday 14 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 3 April 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global…
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