8 h. ago NHS says 12 groups of people can get free Covid tests as cases 'increase'

The UKHSA says Covid prevalence across the country is at a medium but increasing level

Politics

14 h. ago NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol

The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medication

Politics

56 h. ago Winter illness alert as NHS says four groups most 'at risk' as cases rise

The NHS has issued an urgent warning to four groups of people who are at "higher risk" of a winter illness

Events

4 d. ago Hospitals will be paid to divert patients into community to slash waiting lists

The NHS has also set a target for 85% of people with a cancer diagnosis to have their first treatment within two months of being referred.

Science

4 d. ago Hospitals may be paid to divert patients into community to slash waiting lists

The NHS has also set a target for 85% of people with a cancer diagnosis to have their first treatment within two months of being referred.

Science

5 d. ago Former Labour justice minister Shahid Malik, 57, helped set up 'fraudulent Covid testing firm that made £6.6m in three weeks', court told

Malik, 57, is accused of establishing the 'cash cow' firm alongside a pharmacist, a registered scientist and his own former office manager.

Politics

5 d. ago Experts warn thousands could be living with Parkinson’s but not know

Parkinson’s UK says thousands of people have been left in uncertainty due to ‘painfully slow’ NHS backlog

Events

5 d. ago NHS warning as people slapped with £100 fine 'they do not owe'

An MP raised the issue in Parliament

Events

5 d. ago NHS in Parkinson’s ‘crisis’ as 21,000 could be living with disease undiagnosed

The ‘painfully slow’ NHS backlog has left thousands of people in a state of uncertainty

Events

6 d. ago Who is eligible as people from six months old offered NHS Covid jabs

UKHSA has shared who is eligible for a free NHS Covid vaccine this autumn and winter

Politics

7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire opens hospital garden to support children and young people’s mental health

The health board’s Green Health Partnership (GHP) has teamed up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to create the relaxing garden.

Society

1 week ago Pneumonia symptoms explained as NHS urges people with four signs to go to hospital

Severe pneumonia can be life-threatening, requiring patients to be hospitalised for treatment as soon as possible

Science

1 week ago NHS tells these people to contact doctor before taking ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a popular painkiller that can be used to relieve a variety of aches and pains

Politics

1 week ago ‘Holy grail’ blood test for more than 50 cancers delivers ‘exciting’ results

The Galleri test identifies DNA in the bloodstream that has been shed by cancer cells, giving the earliest signs somebody may have the disease.

Events

1 week ago Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

Events

2 w. ago NHS to screen thousands of people for disorder linked to long

Hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) affects around one in seven babies a year in the UK and can cause long-term health problems if left untreated

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urges people with respiratory disease to get flu vaccine

In the 2024/25 winter season, the health board saw some of the highest numbers of acute admissions for flu since before the pandemic.

Politics

2 w. ago This Morning doctor warns phone mistake can 'worsen anxiety and stress'

Dr Raj Arora, an NHS GP and medical educator, shared advice for people dealing with the problem

Events

2 w. ago Government update on plans to reduce age when you can get free NHS prescriptions

Several groups of people can currently get free NHS prescriptions

Politics

2 w. ago Doctor says you should get NHS flu jab if you have one of 10 health conditions

People are being encouraged to get their NHS flu jab sooner rather than later

Science