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New Down’s syndrome test hailed

A new non-invasive blood test can reliably detect whether or not an unborn baby has Down’s syndrome during the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers have said. Continue reading

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Identity of new chief inspector of hospitals revealed

Former cancer tsar Sir Mike Richards has been appointed as the first chief inspector of hospitals. Continue reading

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Concern over NHS bed occupancy rate

NHS bed occupancy rates soared above safe levels for the first three months of this year, official figures show. Continue reading

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Experts warn of bird flu virus risk

A deadly bird flu virus sweeping through China has taken the first steps towards becoming a global threat to human populations, experts have revealed. Continue reading

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Brighton nurses to train Zambian colleagues in paediatrics

Brighton University has been awarded a £30,000 government grant to help set up the first paediatric nursing course in Zambia. Continue reading

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Sussex mental health trust rated most ‘gay friendly’

Sussex Partnership has come top in the first ever Healthcare Equality Index, published by Stonewall to measure an organisation’s commitment to delivering services to the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. Continue reading

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Sussex mental health trust rated most ‘gay friendly’

Sussex Partnership has come top in the first ever Healthcare Equality Index, published by Stonewall to measure an organisation’s commitment to delivering services to the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. Continue reading

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Pregnancy eating disorders revealed

One in 14 women have an eating disorder in the first three months of their pregnancy, according to research. Continue reading

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Rise in Scottish student nurse numbers

The number of student nurses and midwives in Scotland entering government-funded degree programmes is to increase for the first time in four years. Continue reading

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Trust introduces ‘live’ patient feedback system

A hospital trust in the Midlands has become the first in the NHS to launch a real-time feedback system for patients, with comments posted directly to its website. Continue reading

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