69 m. ago Assisted dying bill: MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments hampering right to die

Former NHS surgeon Peter Prinsley, who became an MP, is urging the Leader of the House to extend the session to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill

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14 h. ago NHS GP urges women to complete three health checks at start of each month

Dr Carys Sonnenberg, an NHS Women's Health GP, shared the recommendation on her popular social media account

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28 h. ago NHS urges public to ‘waddle like penguins’ to stay safe in icy weather

The NHS has recommended that Britons “waddle like a penguin” to avoid falling over on icy surfaces this winter.

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33 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire urging extra care as icy conditions can significantly increase risk of falls and injuries

The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients attending Lanarkshire A&E departments with orthopaedic injuries as a result of slips and falls, particularly among older adults.

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66 h. ago NHS urgent warning to everyone taking vitamin D supplements this winter

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, teeth and muscles and the NHS advises all people should take a daily boost of the 'sunshine vitamin' during the darker and colder months

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3 d. ago Stay safe in icy weather by placing 1 item over your shoes before going outside

Greater Manchester woke up to snow this morning (January 5th), and those braving the outdoors have been urged to do one thing to prevent slipping on ice

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3 d. ago NHS issues warning to anyone who has been prescribed Clonazepam

The NHS has urged people to talk to their doctor, especially if they have been taking it for longer than a few weeks

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4 d. ago NHS health warning as 'significant cold snap' hits, says top north west doctors

The doctors have shared who is most at risk, and what they can do to keep safe during the icy weather

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6 d. ago Wes Streeting urges ‘ignore the sceptics’ on new NHS chickenpox vaccine rollout today

GPs will be contacting parents to offer the new vaccine which is hoped to cut down the need for hospital treatment for chickenpox

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7 d. ago 'Urgent' NHS medical care access available on New Year's Day as GP practices shut

Your local GP surgery may be closed on New Year's Day, but many NHS services are still accessible

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7 d. ago NHS urges lansoprazole users to call 111 over red rash and joint pain symptoms

Lansoprazole is a common medication used to treat stomach conditions

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1 week ago NHS urges one group to 'contact doctor' over this medication

Certain groups of people have been warned to stay away from the medication

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1 week ago NHS urges Brits to bin Christmas turkey leftovers by exact date or risk food poisoning

The NHS has urged Brits to dispose of leftover turkey by a specific date after Christmas Day to avoid serious food poisoning - and it's sooner than you might think

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1 week ago NHS issues 'urgent treatment' warning over the New Year period

The NHS has issued guidance on accessing emergency care over the New Year period, including for severe pain and infections

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1 week ago NHS 'contact your doctor urgently' warning for one group taking this medication

The medicine is not recommended for certain groups of people

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2 w. ago Exactly how to access NHS 'urgent medical help' over Christmas

The NHS App allows you to access online health services over Christmas

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2 w. ago NHS beta blocker GP alert to people taking bisoprolol and atenolol

The NHS urges people with some health conditions who are prescribed beta blockers to consult their GP

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2 w. ago NHS urges people to 'look out' for 'warning sign' symptoms in loved ones at Christmas

Symptoms of the health issue have the potential to give rise to hazardous situations

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2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urging residents to only use A&E services for life or limb threatening emergencies

Winter pressures and high demand mean emergency departments are extremely busy.

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2 w. ago NHS issues urgent medication warning telling patients to call GP 'now' over key symptoms

Dapagliflozin is mainly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, but it is also used to treat heart failure and chronic kidney disease

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