NHS hit by 'severe' drug shortages due to Brexit

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Monday, November 6, 2023 1/ NHS hit by 'severe' drug shortages due to Brexit red tape Medicine shortages in the UK are "as bad as they have ever been", say health experts, as a new report warns that Brexit is a major factor in "severe" supply delays.   Vital antibiotics, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs are among those in desperately short supply this winter – with the NHS forced to pay over the odds to get drugs into Britain.   Leading British health experts backing a new report on post-Brexit problems in the health service, which has been shared with The Independent, have also highlighted recent problems obtaining antidepressants and medication for high blood pressure. Read the full story here 2/ Deputy PM has 'grave concerns' over pro-Palestinian protests on Armistice Day His comments echo those of Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman who have criticised the scheduled march 3/ IDF 'divides Gaza into two' as besieged area sees third communication blackout Israel's military said it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two 4/ Hospital faces criminal charges over death of young man killed by train after he fled Matthew Caseby died in 2020 at the age of 23 while under the care of a Priory Group hospital 5/ UK weather: Met Office forecasts more showers after Storm Ciarán flooding The UK is set to have another unsettled week with more showers forecasted by the Met Office THE BIG QUESTION Can Rishi Sunak ever escape Boris Johnson's shadow? As the former PM makes a surprise visit to Israel, the present incumbent of No 10 is still struggling to shrug off his predecessor, writes Kate Devlin.   And there is much more still to come.   Read the full article here Watch / Driver who downed six pints and took cocaine asks police if victim is dead in bodycam clip The Independent Debate The Independent Debate Should fireworks be banned? I think all fireworks should be banned. 'Strict rules'?! That doesnt apply where I live.     BusyLiz     BusyLiz My dog hated thunder and fireworks, but that is no reason to ban fireworks. I just put music on that muted/drowned most of them out, and he was fine.     Colin     Colin Share your opinion and read the full debate here NUMBER OF THE DAY 6 – Six people have been charged following instances of public disorder and antisocial behaviour during a pro-Palestine march in London on Saturday, the police have said. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "In a democracy like ours the right to free speech and protest is fundamental, but there has to be a respect for the Remembrance Service, for all cenotaphs and memorials, for the two minutes' silence on Saturday, not just the Remembrance Parade on Sunday." – Shadow defence secretary John Healey has conveyed optimism that, through effective co-ordination, the police will be able to facilitate the Palestinian protest march at an alternative time and location in London. Read the full article OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Brit trapped in Gaza describes 'desperate' scenes at Rafah crossing Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis responds to 2024 headliner 'leak' Max Verstappen triumphs at Brazilian Grand Prix on torrid day for Mercedes Jon Sopel: The Trump family drama is the real Succession – and now the kids can decide their father's fate The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy