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Rowing for Ukraine – a doctor's solo voyage across the Atlantic

Leo Krivskiy was already supporting doctors in Ukraine, but Russia's second invasion led him to an extraordinary 3,300-mile challenge to raise money for vital medical supplies. Seren Boyd reports

Health & Society By Seren Boyd
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Mental health services ‘not safe’

A public inquiry into the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex has highlighted repeated failings and hopes to effect change across the country. Ben Ireland heard evidence from the latest round of hearings

Health & Society By Ben Ireland
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Climate activist doctor Sarah Benn's suspension extended

Tribunal finds retired GP’s fitness to practise ‘remains impaired’

Health & Society By Ben Ireland
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GPs describe work as ‘unmanageable’

BMA survey shows devastating effect of years of underinvestment in general practice in Scotland

Life at Work By Jennifer Trueland
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Doctors deserve ‘better employers’ to improve working conditions, says health secretary

Wes Streeting calls for NHS leaders to do more to make daily life easier for staff

Life at Work By Ben Ireland
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Skills for the frontline

Anaesthetist Ian Nesbitt tells Jennifer Trueland about his work in giving vital skills to doctors in Ukraine and other conflict areas

Health & Society By Jennifer Trueland
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PA regulation unlawful, claims group of doctors

Anaesthetists United says GMC acts irrationally in its approach to overseeing associate staff

Life at Work By Tim Tonkin

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