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New NHS 222 phone service to offer second opinions

Stung by the teething troubles the 111 line suffered immediately after launch, clinical commissioning groups have been quick to provide further support to users. From next Monday, anyone unhappy with the advice they receive from 111 can hangup and dial 222 to have the initial assessment reviewed by another trainee within a target time of four hours.

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Posted: May 7th, 2013
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Cameron to sell NHS on eBay

‘This would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in business, health care or screwing up something big without having to become a politician.’

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Posted: Dec 5th, 2011
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Love doctors ‘working longer hours than ever’

Oooh! Carry on MatronThe NHS has come under fire after a Panorama programme showed that it is ‘systematically failing’ lovesick Britons by cutting the number of ‘leurve’ doctors trained to deliver emotional and erotic first aid.

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Posted: Aug 30th, 2011
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Surgeon pioneers world’s first ‘entire person transplant’

Cheaper and simpler just to swap the patient with a newer, healthier individual.

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Posted: Oct 1st, 2007
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