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On average A&E departments in Scotland do perform better against the main waiting time target than those in the rest of the UK, although they’re still missing targets. Read
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We've factchecked a viral video featuring NHS employees that makes claims about the NHS. Read
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There are so many ways of measuring success in the NHS, but the results from the Nuffield Trust show that the NHS does face significant problems in many different areas. Read
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Nearly two-thirds of NHS trusts and foundation trusts ended the 2015/16 year in deficit. Read
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Air pollution contributes to 40,000 premature deaths a year and costs the NHS £15 billion Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In 2005/06, fewer than 3,000 food supplies were provided by the Trussell Trust. In 2016/17 the number of parcels handed out was almost 1.2 million. Read
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The Prime Minister has said the party intends to consult on a cap on adult social care costs in England. There are no details yet on what the cap might look like. Read
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We've factchecked claims from UKIP's 2017 election manifesto. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Councils that are most dependent on government grants have seen their budgets reduced by more than other councils over the last seven years. Read
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Plans announced in the Conservative manifesto included no limit to the amount people pay for adult social care. However, since then the Prime Minister has said there will be a cap. Read
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