Scotland’s health secretary will pledge to protect frontline NHS services and other key health policies, in the face of possible UK spending cuts.

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Concerns about the quality of food given to thousands of toddlers in England’s nurseries have been raised in a government-commissioned report. The School Food Trust report suggests food served by childminders and nurseries is too high in fat, sugar and salt, and lacks essential nutrients. It also warns toddlers could be eating adult portions and additives usually banned from young children’s foods.

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By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News The number of people being excluded from social care in England will continue rising unless there is a major revamp of the system, experts warn.

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By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News The number of people being excluded from social care in England will continue rising unless there is a major revamp of the system, experts warn. The King’s Fund think-tank pointed out rationing had already started with many councils only helping the most in need

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By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News The number of people being excluded from social care in England will continue rising unless there is a major revamp of the system, experts warn.

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The story of a woman who was stranded by snow for a month after she popped out to buy a turkey could be made into a Hollywood film.

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Cancer patients at the end of their lives are losing out on benefit payments worth millions of pounds, according to a leading cancer charity. Macmillan Cancer Support said about

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By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Drinkers who are overweight face a “double whammy” impact on their liver, research suggests. Two studies of over a million UK men and women suggest excess weight and alcohol act together to raise the risk of cirrhosis and other liver diseases.

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By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Drinkers who are overweight face a “double whammy” impact on their liver, research suggests. Two studies of over a million UK men and women suggest excess weight and alcohol act together to raise the risk of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. Obese women who drink little more than a glass of wine a day have almost double the risk of liver disease compared with the slim, experts say

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By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Drinkers who are overweight face a “double whammy” impact on their liver, research suggests.

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