Helen Johnson Journalist
  • National World

Helen Johnson is a member of the JPIMedia Central Digital team, writing for titles including The Scotsman and The Yorkshire Post

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National World, The Scotsman, Yorkshire Post

402 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Making GP appointment should not be like ‘booking Uber driver you’ll never see again’

The “crisis” in general practice is “putting patients at risk” and booking a GP appointment should not be like “phoni...

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over 1 year ago
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Dozens of babies died or were injured by poor maternity care, inquiry finds

Medical experts reviewed an 11-year period from 2009 at two hospitals in Margate and Ashford

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over 1 year ago
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Breast cancer patients ‘waiting years for reconstruction surgery’, report suggests

Patients are having to wait for years for breast reconstruction surgery after having their breasts removed due to can...

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over 1 year ago
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Ovarian cancer symptoms explained as charity calls for action to raise awareness

Urgent action needs to be taken to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, a charity has said.

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over 1 year ago
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More accurate cervical cancer test to detect cell changes developed by scientists

The test can also pick up DNA markers for some other cancers, meaning it could in future be used as a predictive test...

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over 1 year ago
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UK bird flu outbreak, symptoms in humans and Defra Prevention Zone - explained

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the risk to public health from the virus is very low

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over 1 year ago
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Government failing disabled people who are ‘on the brink of a disaster’, says charity

Scope is calling for the government to offer direct financial support to disabled people immediately

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over 1 year ago
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How employers can help staff with menopause symptoms, according to GP

Menopause symptoms usually start months or years before your periods stop, which is called the perimenopause

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over 1 year ago
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Cancer vaccines explained as BioNTech say could be available before 2030

Currently, the HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus, known to cause cervical cancer and others, and ...

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over 1 year ago
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Date of World Menopause Day 2022 - and this year’s theme

The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally

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over 1 year ago
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NHS fears spending cuts which would have ‘disastrous repercussions’

NHS sources have told NationalWorld they fear funding cuts after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget

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over 1 year ago
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Eligibility and how to book a Covid booster vaccine - explained

Eligibility to receive to Covid booster differs across the UK

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