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BBC | Health News 2.0RSSBBC News | Health | UK EditionUpdated every minute of every day.PM rebuffs call to axe NHS billThe prime minister clashes with Ed Miliband over the controversial NHS bill in the Commons - shortly before the amended plans return to the Lords.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:28 GMThttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-politics-16933394Call for 'joined-up' elderly careOlder people needing social care are being let down and "passed like parcels" between fragmented services, a group of MPs says.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:49 GMThttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-16910795Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson's disease.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:57:01 GMThttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-16913997
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EMERGENCY - 999It may be appropriate in certain cases to call the emergency service (ambulance etc) on 999 instead of, or as well as, the doctor. Such as cases would include accidents with possible fractures, head injury with unconsciousness ('knocked out'), sudden collapse with chest pain or paralysis. Please, however, always be mindful that the emergency services have many demands on their resources and always use 999 responsibly. NHS DIRECTTelephone advice is available from trained nurses. Telephone 0845 4647, 24 hours a day or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk WALK-IN CENTRESituated on Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, the Walk-in Centre is open 24 hours every day for patients to access. No appointment is needed and you will be seen by a nurse or doctor as appropriate. |
