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New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth
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Government to roll out the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme nationally.

Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety
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New measures to make it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public.

Government announces 29,000 extra bone scans will be delivered each year, helping with earlier diagnosis of illness such as osteoporosis.

VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare
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Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

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