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Hundreds attend funeral of ambulance driver

3:06pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of a Hampshire ambulance driver who was killed in a crash.

Solar panels to be fitted on top of ambulances

7:51am Wednesday 15th May 2013

IT’S an innovative addition that will help to save more lives as well as the planet.

Early onset Parkinson's has given me a new focus

9:12am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Parkinson’s disease is usually associated with the elderly but one person in 20 diagnosed every year is under 40. Mum-of-two Michelle Rook, who learned she had the condition at 39, tells Rachel Masker how it has affected her life and led to a new passion for photography

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Why mum's inspired me to win Race for Life again

8:46am Tuesday 14th May 2013

For young Lizzie Payne, competing in this year’s Race For Life will be even more poignant after her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer just Lizzie’s 13th birthday. She and her mum tell Tara Russell how they have taken this disease on together

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Asbestos U-turn denies families compensation

5:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

HAMPSHIRE families whose relatives die after asbestos exposure will be denied compensation after a Government U-turn condemned as a “disgrace”.

Asthma attack death of ‘happy’ Shanique, 8

6:21pm Friday 10th May 2013

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Demonstration to put pressure on council over fluoridating water

11:30am Friday 10th May 2013

CAMPAIGNERS fighting against plans to put fluoride in Hampshire’s water supplies are turning up the pressure on council chiefs to axe the project.

Second death linked to 'rogue' batch of heroin

4:10pm Friday 3rd May 2013

ANOTHER man has died following warnings of a 'rogue' batch of heroin in Hampshire.

Family must wait to establish facts surrounding pensioner's death

11:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

THE family of a pensioner who died at Southampton General Hospital face a further wait to establish the chain of events leading to her death.

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Mental health nurse called lovestruck patient 155 times

2:57pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

A mental health nurse who called a lovestruck patient 155 times and sent him text messages has been allowed to continue in the profession.

Ambulance staff in emotional tribute to colleague Gill

7:58am Tuesday 30th April 2013

Ambulance staff have paid an emotional tribute to their colleague who died in a horror road crash in Hampshire.

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Hospital boss to leave post

6:13pm Monday 29th April 2013

SOUTHAMPTON'S hospital boss has announced he is leaving the city for a new job with another hospital trust.

Duchess attends tea party for hospice youngsters

3:46pm Monday 29th April 2013

EXACTLY two years ago the Duchess of Cambridge was marrying Prince William at Westminster Abbey.

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Schoolgirl dies after contracting flu

4:24pm Thursday 25th April 2013

A HAMPSHIIRE schoolgirl died suddenly after contracting flu, a coroner has ruled.

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Youngsters targeted to stop spread of measles

6:00am Thursday 25th April 2013

THOUSANDS of children and teenagers across Southampton and Hampshire will be targeted as part of a multi-million pound catch-up vaccination campaign in an urgent bid to stop the spread of measles.

I beat rare disease that made me put on weight

11:37am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

“SOME of my family were embarrassed to be seen with me, and there were times when I thought I would be better off dead.”

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Almost 400 NHS staff on at least £100,000 a year

10:18am Monday 22nd April 2013

SOUTHAMPTON hospitals bosses have defended high numbers of staff getting paid six-figure salaries.

Natural causes verdict on alcoholic

12:09pm Monday 22nd April 2013

A WINCHESTER man drank himself to death, an inquest heard.

Parkinson's sufferers find their voices

9:30am Monday 22nd April 2013

Concerns were raised in Parkinson’s Awareness Week about the prejudice sufferers face, but a Southampton singing group is creating a positive new approach. Sally Churchward hears the talents of the Chessel Chanters

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Girl killed in drink-drive crash saved six lives

4:00am Friday 19th April 2013

A 10-year-old girl killed by a drink-driver in a horror smash has saved the lives of six others by donating her organs, her family have revealed.

Transplant gives woman four kidneys

3:05pm Thursday 18th April 2013

A WOMAN has told of her gratitude after a transplant which has left her with four kidneys.

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Hospital’s new tool in fight against lung cancer

4:00am Thursday 18th April 2013

IT IS a simple 30-minute procedure that can help to save lives.

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A&E times worse than national average in Southampton

5:41pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

WAITING times at Southampton's accident and emergency department are worse than the national average, in has been revealed

Doctor ‘could tell patient was dying’

9:10am Tuesday 16th April 2013

A DOCTOR has told an inquest how she could tell that her elderly patient was dying by the “haunted” expression on her face.

Teen secures £100k funding for brain tumour operation

2:08pm Thursday 11th April 2013

A TEENAGER is to get the funding he needs for life saving treatment.

Medication 'was to ease pain' of dying pensioner

12:36pm Thursday 11th April 2013

THE clinical manager at a heavily-criticised hospital where a elderly patient died nearly 15 years ago has told an inquest that she was given medication to help ease her pain in her final days after her condition deteriorated.

Doctors clash at inquest over pensioner's morphine dosage

10:33am Thursday 11th April 2013

TWO doctors have clashed over whether the correct pain relief drugs were given to a Hampshire pensioner who died in hospital.

Hospital staff join battle to keep night-time bus going

1:50pm Wednesday 10th April 2013

STAFF at Southampton’s biggest hospital have joined a campaign to keep vital bus services going there amid fears of cuts to night-time journeys.

Overwhelmed hospital on 'black alert' 27 times

7:18am Wednesday 10th April 2013

SOUTHAMPTON General Hospital was stretched to the limit and overwhelmed with patients during the winter, the Daily Echo can reveal.

Pensioner 'denied chance of further treatment' inquest hears

2:13pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

A DAUGHTER has told an inquest how she believes her mother was denied the opportunity for further treatment while being cared for at a Hampshire hospital.

£3.7m boost for mental health treatment

7:00am Tuesday 9th April 2013

SOUTHAMPTON scientists have been awarded millions of pounds to help improve mental health treatment across Europe.

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Fluoride WILL be added to Hampshire tap water

4:00am Monday 8th April 2013

Fluoride will be added to tap water in thousands of Hampshire homes – unless the scheme’s opponents find a last-ditch solution.

Children's heart surgery to resume at Leeds

7:42am Friday 5th April 2013

Children's heart surgery is set to resume at Leeds General Infirmary after days of uncertainty over its future, hospital bosses have said.

Spaces available for weekend diabetes event

7:35am Friday 5th April 2013

Spaces are still available at a weekend residential event in Hampshire for families who have a child with diabetes.

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Respite centre closure 'could cost life of a child'

11:40am Thursday 4th April 2013

A CHILD will die – that is the real fear of families who are devastated at the loss of a vital lifeline that has given their severely disabled children enjoyment, laughter and friendship when all hope had been lost.

Hampshire dentist struck off

2:06pm Wednesday 3rd April 2013

A dentist has been struck off after being found guilty of a string of misconduct offences.

Norovirus outbreak at city hospital

7:38am Wednesday 3rd April 2013

A HAMPSHIRE hospital is warning visitors to stay away after a norovirus outbreak.

Battle to save choking wife

11:23am Thursday 28th March 2013

A HAMPSHIRE pensioner desperately tried to save his wife as she choked to death in front of him, a court heard.

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Health bosses consider appeal over heart unit ruling

11:50am Thursday 28th March 2013

HEALTH bosses are “strongly considering” an appeal after a High Court judge rejected part of the process that saw children’s heart surgery in Southampton saved.

Heart unit's future thrown into doubt once more

4:03pm Wednesday 27th March 2013

THE DECISION to save children's heart surgery in Southampton has been thrown into chaos once again.

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Judge to rule on future of children's heart unit in Southampton

7:20am Wednesday 27th March 2013

A judge is expected to reveal more details on the future of children's heart surgery in Southampton today.

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80% increase in cases of TB

12:50pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

CASES of tuberculosis (TB) have soared by 80 per cent in Southampton over the past 12 months.

Claire's family show campaign 'bravery'

12:10pm Thursday 21st March 2013

THE family of the young woman who died from a rare heart condition just five months after her wedding have been praised for their “courage” in lobbying for improved screenings for the syndrome which killed her.

NHS protesters urge politicans to defend the health service

11:28am Thursday 21st March 2013

Health campaigners persuaded politicians to pledge to fight their corner for Southampton ahead of looming reforms signalling the biggest NHS reforms in a generation.

Most doctors 'have prescribed placebos'

11:46am Thursday 21st March 2013

The majority of doctors admit that they have prescribed a patient a placebo.

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'Perfect bride' died just five months after wedding

10:30am Wednesday 20th March 2013

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 22-year-old 'perfect bride' who died suddenly of a rare heart condition just five months after her wedding.

Fancy dress boot camp raises £500 for toddler

10:50am Wednesday 20th March 2013

IT WAS no pain no gain for fitness fanatics who donned fancy dress to help a Hampshire toddler in his mission to walk.

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NHS protest needs more help

8:00am Saturday 16th March 2013

CAMPAIGNERS fearing the privatisation of the NHS are urging Southampton residents to join forces and fight to save the health service.

Have your say on the future of city services

7:00am Saturday 16th March 2013

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being urged to have a say on the future of the city’s community health services.

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'Secrets and lies' behind son's suicide

1:06pm Friday 15th March 2013

THE grieving mother of a graphic designer who died after being hit by a train has made an emotional plea to health professionals to lift the veil of patient confidentiality.

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