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NHS Southampton City News

'Be clear on cancer' - Government launches lung cancer awareness campaign
The Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP) PCT Cluster is working alongside the Central South Coast Cancer Network (CSCCN) to support a new national campaign aimed at raising...
All systems go for Oak Park Childrens Services Centre
The first phase of a major redeveloped NHS facility for childrens and community healthcare services is set to open its doors at Havant.
Business as usual for dental practice
Patients registered with the dental practice at the Hampshire Healthcare Centre in Basingstoke are being reassured that the service is remaining open.
Be ready for the bank holiday, says local NHS
The local NHS as is urging everyone to make sure they have enough of their medication to last the bank holiday period (5-7 May).
Your chance to comment on future proposals for Chase Community Hospital
You will get the chance to comment on any future proposals for Chase Community Hospital at Bordon.
Tuberculosis is treatable!
Tuberculosis is treatable - that was the message given by Dr Iain Maclennan, a public health consultant with the SHIP PCT Cluster, at the Maddhat Shamuha (Nepalese Help) group at an event in...
Deadline for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments
People who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding must apply before new deadlines set by the Department of Health.
NHS planning to revitalise Chase Community Hospital
The NHS is planning to breathe new life into Chase Community Hospital at Bordon.

BBC Health News

Robotic arm controlled by thought
Two patients who are paralysed from the neck down are able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts.
Ambulance change 'to save lives'
At least 150 lives will be saved and thousands of wasted ambulance journeys avoided by a change in 999 response practices, NHS chiefs believe.
U-turn on NHS prostate drug use
A drug for advanced prostate cancer, which can extend life by more than three months, is likely to be approved for NHS use in England and Wales after...

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