6 h. ago NHS urges UK households to ditch one piece of furniture from their bedroom

It's hard to put an exact figure on how many people do this 'innocent' thing each night

Politics

8 h. ago NHS urges UK households to avoid common habit 57% of people do at night

It might not seem like a major issue, but it can lead to health problems that might be tough to fix

Politics

8 h. ago How long are cancer treatment waits in YOUR area? With just half of cases are being diagnosed on time, our tracker reveals the worst

Figures show how less than half of patients in parts of Essex who were referred for urgent treatment on the NHS in July, were seen within 62-days.

Science

9 h. ago NHS urges thousands in Scotland to complete health check 'as soon as possible'

A major health board has urged thousands of university and college students to take action without delay

Politics

29 h. ago Transform your home for less with up to 50% off furniture and essentials at Argos

Argos is offering up to 50% off selected home and furniture pieces, perfect for upgrading comfort and style without overspending.

Politics

3 d. ago Hundreds of Brits queue to register with NHS dentist sparking urgent warning

About 150 desperate people lined up outside the Bristol practice from the early morning on camp chairs and with coffee flasks despite Labour planning to end the NHS dentistry crisis

Events

5 d. ago NHS urges young people not to use ‘harmful’ AI chatbots as therapist

A YouGov poll found that nearly a third (31 per cent) of young people in the UK said they would be comfortable discussing mental health issues with an AI chatbot instead of a human therapist

Politics

6 d. ago NHS chiefs demand urgent action over staff flu jabs after uptake halves since pandemic

‘Low uptake is neither inevitable nor irreversible,’ health bosses say as flu jab rates fall among staff

Events

6 d. ago Urgent 'protect your child' NHS alert issued over unpleasant virus

People have been warned the virus 'can make some people seriously ill'

Events

6 d. ago Six eligible groups urged to get NHS vaccine from September 2025

Each autumn or early winter, the NHS provides these jabs to people who are at higher risk of serious illness

Politics

8 d. ago Stroke survivor turns policymaker to push for urgent NHS reform

A stroke survivor and former Member of Parliament has stepped into a powerful new role to transform chest, heart and stroke care across Scotland.

Events

1 week ago Flu jabs rolled out for pregnant women and children in England ahead of winter

The NHS is urging people to get vaccinated as it rolled out free flu jabs for children and pregnant women on Monday

Politics

1 week ago Urgent NHS warning to anyone taking ibuprofen, statins, iron tablets or Naproxen

Peter Thnoia from PillTime, an NHS-registered online pharmacy, has warned that failing to read the guidance properly can render medicines less effective and heighten the risk of adverse side effects

Events

2 w. ago Baking soda, steam and vinegar: how to clean up secondhand furniture

DIY expert Geneva Vanderzeil shares her tips for scrubbing up thrifted homewares, including restoring rusty metal to its former gloryI love finding things on the street or in secondhand stores and bringing them into my home to upcycle. But that doesn’t mean I’m OK with bringing dirt, germs and dust from elsewhere into my space.When you’re upcycling or rehoming furniture, cleaning it properly is the first step. But cleaning thrifted pieces can be daunting, especially when you’re worried about damaging them, or don’t know where to start. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NHS urges Brits to ‘act fast’ over three signs of ‘emergency’ condition

The NHS has urged people who are struggling to smile or talk to call 999

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3 w. ago Shoppers are obsessed with these 10 supermarket furniture pieces that look just like very expensive brands

Expensive taste doesn't have to come with an opulent budget, especially when Britain's humble supermarkets hide a treasure trove of trendy home pieces at a fraction of the cost.

Economics

3 w. ago Brits warned to make vital check with their GP before heading on holiday

There are a lot of things to remember while preparing for a holiday - but the NHS has urged all travellers to book in with their GP ahead of their travels in order to stay safe

Events

4 w. ago NHS Fife told to ‘progress corrective actions’ urgently on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the health board has admitted it failed to carry out an equality impact assessment previously.

Politics