UK cosmetic procedure numbers recover after Covid
Breast augmentation remains the most popular procedure, figures from a national audit show. Source link
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Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story
BBC Correspondent Sean Dilley told the story of his last walk with his guide dog Sammy in September 2022. Sammy retired after more than eight years of service. Following the coverage, the charity Guide Dogs has had a record number of applications to volunteer, with more than 4,500 people coming forward. Before the pandemic there … Read more
Indians staying for longer post pandemic; account for Singapore’s second-largest tourist numbers after Indonesia
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers from India are spending more time in Singapore. Their stay has gone up from 6.1 days pre-pandemic, to 8 or 9 days now. The Indian traveller is also more discerning now, and is trying to ensuring a reduction of carbon footprint: travellers check if the hotel they are staying at … Read more
Big rise in numbers dying after West Midlands ambulance delays
Relatives of patients who faced long waits for an ambulance in the West Midlands want improvements. Source link
Record numbers faced four-hour A&E waits in England in October
Only 69% of patients were seen, admitted or discharged within four hours in October, below the 95% target. Source link
New Pandemic Peril? Pretending It’s Over as Case Numbers Rise
May 18, 2022 – Just because many people seem more than ready to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us doesn’t mean it’s really over. In fact, case numbers are rising again – with new infections reported in about 95,000 Americans each day – and hospitalizations are up 20% as well. It’s yet another reminder of … Read more
NI Health: Cancer patient numbers may rise by 40% by 2030
There are 82,000 people living with the disease in NI, but a cancer charity issues a stark warning. Source link
Record numbers facing long waits at A&E in Scotland
The latest weekly figures show 8,091 patients in Scotland were not seen in the four-hour target time. Source link
Covid hospital numbers in Scotland reach new peak
A record 2,128 patients in Scotland have Covid-19, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. Source link
Covid in Scotland: Omicron sub-variant driving increase case numbers
The chief medical officers says about 85% of cases in Scotland are thought to be the BA.2 variant. Source link