37 h. ago Fresh blow for Reeves as NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times if they don't get extra £3bn

They have told the Chancellor they will be forced to cancel some weekend and evening surgery if she fails to stump up the cash, hitting efforts to speed up treatment.

Events

41 h. ago NHS issues 'don't do it' warning to anyone who has one Covid symptom

Not following the advice can cause further issues

Events

47 h. ago NHS needs extra £3bn, health bosses warn ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Budget

It comes as resident doctors are due to strike for five days next month

Economics

51 h. ago NHS issues warning to take this pill daily 'from October' for six months

Government guidelines tell Brits to take this supplement daily

Events

63 h. ago NHS warns of ‘very infectious’ winter illness spreading among kids

The spread of infection among children is causing a rise in cases of this illness earlier than usual

Events

68 h. ago NHS warning issued on 'very infectious' winter illness spreading among children

Cases of this illness are rising earlier than usual due to the spread of infection among children

Events

69 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

3 d. ago NHS warns 'call 111' if you have Covid with three other symptoms

You should also request an urgent appointment if you have a symptom lasting five days

Events

3 d. ago NHS warns specific Covid symptoms could be a sign you need urgent attention

A new Covid variant XFG has been circulating according to the UKHSA and it has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK - and now the NHS has issued a warning

Events

4 d. ago School flu 'wildfire' warning as NHS shares where to get vaccines this week

Flu is surging early this year so the NHS has established pop-up clinics at venues such as fire stations and bowling alleys as well as pharmacies this half-term

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5 d. ago NHS says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent attention

UKHSA has confirmed that a new Covid variant XFG is circulating and has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK - and now the NHS has issued a warning

Science

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

An MP raised the issue in Parliament

Events

6 d. ago Brits urged to 'book' one vaccine in crucial UKHSA and NHS warning

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

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6 d. ago ‘The thought of not being thin for my wedding makes me want to die’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘The pressure to get your old body back is immense’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's teacher warned NHS of 'serious safeguarding concerns'

Axel Rudakubana's deputy headteacher had emailed the autism service warning them about her grave concerns including an incident where the teen was found searching school shootings online

Events

7 d. ago Streeting warns of ‘challenging winter’ for NHS and condemns use of cafe as ward

The Health Secretary told the Commons the NHS is ‘already running hot ahead of winter’, but said the Government is ‘not complacent about that’.

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8 d. ago NHS issues warning about one thing you should never have alongside ibuprofen

Painkillers can help us keep aches and pains at bay, but you must be wary about what you take with them.

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9 d. ago Freaky new Covid Stratus symptom that affects your teeth as NHS issues warning

There are two new Covid variants currently circulating around the UK – named 'Stratus' and 'Nimbus' - and they come with some unusual indicators you can look out for

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1 week ago Crucial symptom could mean your illness is Covid and not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid-19 and flu have been rising in recent weeks - but without a test it's difficult to distinguish

Science