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Humiliated Covid whistleblower says boss tried to 'break' her

A senior doctor gives her first interview since being awarded a record £3.2m payout at a tribunal.

Care sector fears migration changes are a step back

Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.

HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice

Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised.

Infected blood: Tory rebellion expected on payouts amendment

Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands have died.

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Very good general health website from the NHS information about illnesses, diseases, finding your BMI, growing old gracefully, care of the elderly, over 50s health, children's health, mens' health, women's health, addictions and much more. Really important stuff. Give it a browse and you might live longer!
British Medical Acupuncture Society. Contains information about meetings and advice for patients and health professionals plus search facility to find acupuncturists in YO32 or anywhere in the UK

Acupuncture

Elaine Wilson Therapy

22 The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PJ, UK – 07842 103498

Chiropractic Plus

34 The Village, Haxby, York YO32 3HT, UK – 01904 766966

Complementary Healthare Information Service UK with information about all sorts of alternative therapies from Acupuncture to Bowen technique to Reiki and Yoga.  Search for alternative health practitioners in North Yorkshire.

Alternative Medicine

Elaine Wilson Therapy

22 The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PJ, UK – 07842 103498

Useful NHS site with information for every type of carer. It provides details of the services or benefits affecting carers, carers' workers and voluntary organisations and others. Find out if you will have to pay for your own long term care, research money and financial implications, the wellbeing of all carers, the needs of young carers. Search for carer services such as dementia care and respite breaks around Earswick or anywhere in the UK with the search facility.
This is a good NHS site for finding doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals and urgent care in YO32 or anywhere in England. It also lists Dentists accepting NHS patients!

BBC Healthy Lifestyle Website - the importance of exercise, exercise for children, diet and finess plans.
This is the NHS website with information about all sorts of mental health issues including depression, breakdowns, phobias, self-harm, over-eating and more.
Search for mental health services in YO32 or anywhere in England.
Health A to Z, conditions and illnesses, symptom checker. Online discussions and communities, news and topical articles.
NHS site for England and Wales. Health A to Z of conditions and illnesses. Information about the NHS and its services and management. Search for NHS services in YO32 and Earswick.
Health companion for travellers - offers customized medical kits and advice on medication. Check the tablet and vaccination requirements and tips.
The NHS website with advice for healthy travelling - inoculations required for travel, inflight health. Lots of stuff that you did not Know you did not Know - some of it really important!
Useful travel health website from NHS with travel advice and search facility to find where to get a yellow fever innoculation around Earswick.
For many conditions and symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, Emotional recovery after breast cancer, redundancy, confidence & self esteem, anxiety and many more. Many on offer. Professional, caring and thoughtful company.