32 h. ago NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink

The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product due to serious health risks

Events

44 h. ago Patients will 'feel impact' of latest doctors' strike as UK battles super

The NHS has issued an "urgent' plea for people to get their flu jab as they cope with striking doctors during record 'tsunami' superflu numbers during the heart of the Christmas season

Science

68 h. ago Major change to NHS dentistry will help urgent patients as millions miss out on care

Changes to the flawed NHS contract in England will mean dentists are incentivised to offer urgent NHS care for serious cases such as infections, severe pain or trauma to teeth

Science

2 d. ago Dentist patients set to save £225 on the NHS due to major reforms

New dentist reforms could see patients save more than £200 by offering urgent treatment on the NHS

Economics

3 d. ago Symptoms of H3N2 'super flu' and how to get a flu vaccine before Christmas

Those eligible for the free NHS flu jab are urged to get protected now as flu hospitalisations soar

Science

3 d. ago People are pulling their own teeth out due to lack of urgent NHS dental care

In September 2025, 10 per cent fewer adults had seen an NHS dentist in the past 24 months compared to 2019

Politics

3 d. ago People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds

Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch EnglandPeople needing emergency dental care in England are being denied help from the NHS despite guidance saying that it should be available, in some cases resorting to risky self-treatment such as pulling out their own teeth, the patient watchdog has found.Patients who experience a sudden dental crisis such as a broken tooth, abscess or severe tooth pain are meant to be able to get help from their dentist or by calling NHS 111. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago NHS urges anyone with smartphone to do one thing if they need medical help

Health officials are encouraging people to use NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency care as hospitals face increased pressure from seasonal illnesses and flu hospitalisations rising by more than half

Politics

4 d. ago Children targeted in urgent NHS vaccine drive to curb 'super

The so-called 'super-flu' has spread rapidly among schoolchildren, but only one in four has taken up the free vaccines.

Events

5 d. ago Everything you need to know about crisis children's clinics in boroughs least protected as flu cases skyrocket

The NHS in Greater Manchester is urging parents in boroughs where there protection is lowest to take their children to extra clinics being put on

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5 d. ago Greater Manchester NHS urges parents in these boroughs to use crisis clinics as flu cases soar

More than 100 people were in hospital at the start of December with the flu, with numbers rising every day according to the region's senior health leaders

Sport

5 d. ago NHS urges 'call 999' for severe flu symptoms as hospitalisations surge

NHS guidance reminds people with flu to call 999 if they experience severe symptoms, as the health service faces record demands with flu hospitalisations up 55%

Science

7 d. ago NHS urges everyone in Greater Manchester to take 5 key actions before Christmas as flu cases soar

Flu cases are rising ahead of Christmas - here's how you can protect yourself and others

Sport

7 d. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

Politics

8 d. ago Flu jab urgent one day deadline as NHS warns 'it's now or never'

The new H3N2 “subclade K” strain is behind a recent surge in cases of a particularly nasty flu this winter

Events

8 d. ago 'Superflu' warning as cases skyrocket and schools forced to close across Britain

The NHS has urged people to get their flu vaccines urgently as a 'superflu' spreads rapidly across the UK - several schools have also had to close as many fall ill

Events

8 d. ago Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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8 d. ago Superflu: 'Call off your Christmas strike,' London NHS chief urges doctors as virus rips through city

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

Science

8 d. ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

Events

9 d. ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

Science