1. NHS waiting times increase numbers going private, analysis finds

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    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  2. Advice from local NHS as junior doctors strike

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    Junior doctors - hospital doctors who are not consultants - are on strike this week until 7am on Saturday. Local NHS leaders have shared advice about what you should do if you need hospital care.

  3. Government report highlights possible issues with new hospitals

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    A recent report from the National Audit Office highlights various potential problems with the planned work to refurbish St Helier and build a new emergency hospital in Sutton.

  4. Controversy over children's cancer services

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    NHS England is promoting a public consultation about changes to the treatment centre for children with cancer that serves South West London. They want the service to move from its current location at the Royal Marsden Hospital, citing safety concerns. Some patients of current service users disagree with this decision and say that the service should remain where it is.

  5. St Helier maternity unit criticised by watchdog

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    CQC assessment highlights shortcomings