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Kirpal Medical Practice
Soho Road Health Centre
247 - 251 Soho Road
Hansworth, B21 9RY
Tel: 0121 203 5040

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Prostate overtakes breast as 'most common cancer'
Experts say more men are getting tested, which explains the rise in diagnoses in England.
China coronavirus spread is accelerating, Xi Jinping warns
China's president tells a high-level meeting that the country faces a "grave situation".
Woman died after being told smear test was 'normal'
Julie O'Connor, 49, died from cervical cancer after being given the all-clear by doctors.
NHS staff urged to help service tackle climate change
Staff are encouraged to drive to work less and bring in reusable cups and bottles as part of NHS climate plans.
Coronavirus: Airlift for Britons trapped in China 'under review'
The UK government says a total of 52 tests have proved negative for the new strain of coronavirus.
Calls for 'virginity repair' surgery to be banned
Women are being shamed into the procedure out of fear of being outcast or even killed.
Addenbrooke's nurse assault left intensive care patient 'in agony'
Grzegorz Wawrzynczak smacked the man on the legs and was later cautioned by the police.
Nut allergy girl's fear over Emerade adrenalin pen failure
Amber Sheppard relies on a brand of adrenalin pen that has been recalled because of faults.
Baby Harry Richford's Margate hospital death 'wholly avoidable'
Harry Richford was born in an operating theatre "full of panicking people", an inquest is told.
Coronavirus: How worried should we be?
Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.

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