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NHS viral image factcheck
We’ve factchecked a viral graphic on NHS funding, A&E waiting times, ambulance targets, hospital beds and GPs. Read
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The Pro-sesh-ional classes: Do wealthy people drink more regularly?
Professionals and higher earners in Great Britain say they drink more regularly, if you count that as drinking weekly. Read
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Are there 100,000 vacancies in the NHS?
There were reportedly 100,000 vacancies in NHS trusts in England between October-December 2017. Home Office caps on visa numbers mean some international doctors cannot enter the UK to work. Read
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What’s driving our increasing population and household numbers?
Immigration has been the largest driver of the increasing population, according to the Office for National Statistics. Life expectancy has also been steadily increasing over the last few decades. Read
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How many people have a disability?
An estimated 19% of working-age adults, and 22% of all people in the UK have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act. Read
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Health visitor numbers in England down by a fifth since 2015
There were the equivalent of 10,000 NHS health visitors working full-time in England in December 2015. That fell by 19% by December 2017 to just over 8,200 now. Read
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28% of 2-15 year olds in England estimated to be overweight or obese
An estimated 16% of children aged 2-15 in England were obese in 2016, and a further 12% were overweight. Read
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Crime
Drugs and homicide
The number of homicides involving a victim or suspect who was a drug user or dealer rose from 41% in 2014/15 to 42% 2016/17 in England and Wales. Read
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Are more people going into hospital for obesity related illnesses?
The number of obesity related hospital admissions has increased in the last four years, and obesity levels have remained roughly the same since 2010. Read
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NHS pay: what’s the deal?
A proposed deal will see pay rise for some NHS staff by between 4.5% and 29% over three years, including both salary rises and staff pay progression. The rise will be 6.5% for roughly half of staff. Read
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