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How often do patients see their preferred GP?
Ian Austin MP yesterday claimed that 35% of patients in England are unable to see their first choice GP. We look at the figures. Read
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London Mayor's smog deaths claim comes with a health warning
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Air pollution: how many people does it kill?
Yesterday the Guardian said that air pollution is estimated to cause 29,000 early deaths per year, and that this is more than is caused by obesity or was caused by passive smoking before the smoking ban. We look into the research behind the claim. Read
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NHS reform: has it affected staff morale?
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham today said that there has been a drop in staff morale following NHS reforms. We look into the source of the claim. Read
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How much is the 'NHS market system' costing?
Is it as much as £10 billion a year, as suggested this morning? Read
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Is the NHS losing £5 billion a year to fraud?
It has been widely reported that fraud is costing the NHS £5 billion a year - far higher than official estimates suggest. But the £5 billion is an uncertain figure, based on international averages applied to the UK. Read
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Are NHS staff "10% worse off" under the coalition?
The extent of pay rises for NHS staff has been a matter of controversy. It was claimed that staff are 10% worse off than when the coalition came into power. We look into the figures. Read
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£3bn cost of NHS reorganisation likely to be an overestimate
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
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Male suicide at a 15 year high?
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Leeds General Infirmary: not 'twice the average death rate' but safe
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