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The NHS, or National Health Service, is the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. The story points out that the lack of specific NHS guidelines for hypermobility conditions contributes to long diagnostic waits. This highlights how central guidance and resource allocation within the NHS can significantly impact patient care and the availability of specialist services across the country.

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