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Blood test 'could spot Alzheimer's a decade before symptoms appear'
Health
The brain begins to change 20 to 25 years before patients start to notice memory loss and other cognitive symptoms, and the earlier they are diagnosed the faster they can access treatment
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South East Coast Ambulance Service staff strike this week: 'Don't call 999 unless emergency'
South East Coast Ambulance Service
The ambulance service covers Surrey and has called on the public's support during the industrial action
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Cigarette sales could be banned under Labour
Health
Smoking costs the health service billions every year and a New Zealand-style gradual ban could be explored, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said
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Surrey NHS hospitals latest as some declare: 'Only attend if life-threatening or serious injury'
NHS
Hospitals across Surrey have issued a "critical incident" and have asked the public to only attend in cases of serious injury or life-threatening illness
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The number of people in Surrey who want face masks to be made mandatory again
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Some Surrey residents want the return of face masks amid rising Strep A, flu and Covid-19 transmissions
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Covid hotspots in Guildford, Woking and Redhill as 2023 begins
Coronavirus
Areas in the boroughs of Woking and Surrey Heath have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks
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'Critical incidents' for Surrey NHS services as winter pressure mounts on hospitals
NHS
East Surrey Hospital declared a "critical incident" on Thursday as a record number of people attended A&E. Now NHS Surrey Heartlands is asking people to make sure they use the right service.
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East Surrey Hospital declares 'critical incident' as record numbers attend A&E
NHS
The Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is also seeing increased demand
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Covid or cold? Expert on what to do if you have symptoms this Christmas
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Return to 'normal' brings with it the return of high rates of all the other winter bugs
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South East Coast Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident' after 'sustained pressure'
South East Coast Ambulance Service
It follows more than a week of 'sustained pressure' across 999 and 111 services
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Why nurses in Surrey are not striking as thousands prepare to walk out across the county
NHS
Up to 100,000 nurses across the UK are taking part but staff in Guildford, Redhill and Frimley won't be
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Surge in people reporting 'lurgy' that feels like Covid, but isn't
Health
There are a number of nasty viruses and conditions sweeping across the UK
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Women unaware of alternatives to HRT that could help through menopause
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Two thirds of women do not feel there is enough awareness and education focused on alternative and natural options
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Sleep expert has six tips for getting through the cold, festive season
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Pink noise masks low-frequency background sound and allows a deep, slow-wave sleep
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Experts explain why we want, and have, more sex when it is colder
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September is always the busiest time of the year for births, nine months after the December chill
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Toddler's place at nursery withdrawn after staff told he has allergies
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The school told mum Lily they wouldn't be able to administer life-saving medicine if he had an attack
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Dr Hilary says Santas Claus is in need of a health MOT
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The big man consumes 530 billion calories and 2.5billion units of alcohol on Christmas Day
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Cost of flu jab cut by £5 amid fears of high number of cases this year
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Pharmacists are concerned as the winter flu season is expected to be worse than usual
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Two drinks to avoid and one thing to do before bed to sleep well after drinking
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Experts warn that alcohol can seriously disrupt your sleep
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St Peter's Hospital slammed by patient left in 'intolerable' agony for months
St Peter's Hospital
Carsten Ringsing, 60, from Woking, has heavily criticised the hospital after waiting two hours for a consultant only to be seen for just three minutes
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Map including Surrey shows where scarlet fever is hitting county and UK hardest
Surrey
Dr Colin Brown, deputy director of the UKHSA, has moved to reassure parents after it was confirmed that 15 children have died of invasive Strep A
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People fear they are going to be bored when they retire
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Aside from fears of being bored and lonely, many Britons are concerned that spending additional time with their partner in retirement could lead to a separation or divorce
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Worrying new long-term effect of Covid uncovered by new study
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Feeling forgetful after having the virus? There might be a reason for that...
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Body language expert explains the new gestures we are using since lockdown
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The average Brit now uses four different hand gestures in a conversation as we re-acclimatise to face to face chatting
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M25 M25 traffic returns to normal crash near Heathrow Airport caused congestion back to Staines The crash happened just before lunchtime on Wednesday (January 11)
Thames Water map shows Surrey rivers had sewage flowing into them for over two days
Environment
Rivers near Guildford, Woking and Dorking have all been affected
Man who died in Woking crash named and pictured locally in heartfelt tributes
Woking
Tributes left at the scene of the incident called him the "greatest friend" who will be "forever missed"
Map shows 50 minute A3 diversion route near Guildford for next 10 nights
A3
The diversion route from Guildford to Petersfield is 33 miles long and will be in place from January 9 to January 18
A3 tunnel in Guildford 'necessary' for new homes, MP says
Guildford
Angela Richardson is campaigning for a tunnel to help each traffic and pollution on the A3
Crime Bookham petrol station robber threatened Surrey shopkeeper with bamboo cane The 37-year-old, from Epsom, has now been sentenced following the incident - which saw him try to steal lottery tickets and tobacco
Jermaine Cools murder: Teenager pleads guilty to stabbing 14-year-old to death
Crime
The 17-year-old entered a plea at the Old Bailey
Woman dies after being hit by a van in Blackwater
Hampshire News
Specialist police officers from Hampshire Constabulary are supporting her loved ones
Search for woman and boy seen walking past pensioner who died on Dormansland street
Dormansland
A man in his 80s was pronounced dead at the scene after collapsing
M25 traffic returns to normal crash near Heathrow Airport caused congestion back to Staines
M25
The crash happened just before lunchtime on Wednesday (January 11)
M25 M25 traffic returns to normal crash near Heathrow Airport caused congestion back to Staines The crash happened just before lunchtime on Wednesday (January 11)
Thames Water map shows Surrey rivers had sewage flowing into them for over two days
Environment
Rivers near Guildford, Woking and Dorking have all been affected
Man who died in Woking crash named and pictured locally in heartfelt tributes
Woking
Tributes left at the scene of the incident called him the "greatest friend" who will be "forever missed"
Map shows 50 minute A3 diversion route near Guildford for next 10 nights
A3
The diversion route from Guildford to Petersfield is 33 miles long and will be in place from January 9 to January 18
A3 tunnel in Guildford 'necessary' for new homes, MP says
Guildford
Angela Richardson is campaigning for a tunnel to help each traffic and pollution on the A3
Crime Bookham petrol station robber threatened Surrey shopkeeper with bamboo cane The 37-year-old, from Epsom, has now been sentenced following the incident - which saw him try to steal lottery tickets and tobacco
Jermaine Cools murder: Teenager pleads guilty to stabbing 14-year-old to death
Crime
The 17-year-old entered a plea at the Old Bailey
Woman dies after being hit by a van in Blackwater
Hampshire News
Specialist police officers from Hampshire Constabulary are supporting her loved ones
Search for woman and boy seen walking past pensioner who died on Dormansland street
Dormansland
A man in his 80s was pronounced dead at the scene after collapsing
M25 traffic returns to normal crash near Heathrow Airport caused congestion back to Staines
M25
The crash happened just before lunchtime on Wednesday (January 11)