[blood doctor needle syringe nhs healthcare nurse]Christopher Furlong/Getty Images * THE NHS IS PREPARING TO STOCKPILE DRUGS AND BLOOD PRODUCTS IN CASE OF A "NO DEAL" BREXIT. * ON TUESDAY, HEALTH SECRETARY MATT HANCOCK SAID HE WAS WORKING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS TO "ACCELERATE" PREPARATIONS. * "ANY RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO PREPARE FOR A RANGE OF OUTCOMES, INCLUDING THE UNLIKELY SCENARIO OF A NO-DEAL," HE SAID. ------------------------- The NHS is preparing to stockpile medicines and blood products in case of a “no deal” Brexit, Matt Hancock has said. The Health Secretary said he met with medical industry leaders to “accelerate” preparations for the possible outcome.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Brazil's empty $300 million World Cup stadium SEE ALSO: * Here's what it's like to visit Whittier, Alaska — the 'town under one roof' * Greece has declared a state of emergency over deadly forest fires * London house prices are still falling — and they're not going to stop any time soon
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