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The blood clinic at Tenbury Hospital will re-open Friday 1st May 2020 and will continue to be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. NO PATIENTS are to arrive at Tenbury Hospital without a prior appointment made for them by a GP at Tenbury Surgery. Your Doctor will make an appointment for you and Tenbury Hospital will be informed of your attendance accordingly. This is to ensure social distancing is adhered to at Tenbury Hospital and all staff and patients are protected. If you require a blood test please call our reception team at Tenbury Surgery on 01584 810343 and a GP will telephone you to arrange this. Many thanks for your patience and support.

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Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects
It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year.
Ronapreve: 'Most vulnerable' to get new Covid drug next week
Antibody therapy Ronapreve, given to Donald Trump, will be given to eligible NHS patients in hospital.
Covid calculator spots people vulnerable despite jabs
An online tool could help doctors identify those who would benefit from boosters or early therapy.
Long Covid less common than feared - ONS study
One in 40 people has some long-lasting symptoms, Office for National Statistics data suggests.
Women threatened over maternity care bills
A debt collection company told some women that future visas for in the UK would be refused if they did not pay.
First Covid booster jabs given to NHS staff
Hospitals in England and Wales can now start vaccinating healthcare workers with a booster dose.
Cawston Park: Hospital owner defends its residential homes
The former operator of Jeesal Cawston Park says an inquiry's findings do not apply to its homes.
Military to be called in to help Scottish ambulance crews
A series of serious ambulance delays have emerged, including one where a man died after a 40-hour wait.
Call for investigation of menstrual changes after Covid jabs
There is no evidence of any impact on fertility - but research will help to counter false claims.
Covid: Plan B would be triggered by NHS pressure, Sajid Javid says
Government scientists are warning of a jump in Covid hospital admissions if rules are not tightened soon.

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