10 h. 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

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4 d. 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.

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2 w. ago NHS issues urgent plea to Brits as new Covid strain spreads through UK

The NHS is urging people to do one thing as soon as possible as Stratus, the new Covid variant, gains momentum.

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2 w. ago Get young people to volunteer in hospitals to cut NHS waiting lists, government urged

A YouGov poll found a third of 18 to 24-year-olds would consider giving up their time to volunteer in the NHS

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2 w. ago NHS doctor urges all Brits to take one vitamin from October to fight bugs

NHS GP, Doctor Shireen, has urged people to start taking a vitamin supplement from October as it's essential to help fight off nasty bugs and viruses throughout autumn and winter

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3 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urge 'at risk' people with heart conditions to get flu vaccine

Flu causes inflammation and puts extra stress on the heart and circulatory system which can lead to hospitalisation from heart-related problems.

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3 w. ago Katie Price panics fans as they spot worrying sign after hospital dash

Katie Price has been pictured with a large white plaster on her hand after she was forced to visit the hospital over her rapid weight loss, which has left her looking 'frail'

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3 w. ago Rochdale grooming gang victim who suffered 'significant sexual abuse' took her own life after being removed from hospital, coroner rules

Charlotte Tetley (pictured), 33, saw her mental health spiral after she was taken off an inpatient bed list on June 25 last year, assistant coroner for Cheshire, Sarah Murphy, said.

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3 w. ago NHS urges people to look out for four signs of early dementia as cases rise

Dementia mainly affects older people, and early diagnosis is key to effective treatment and getting people the help they need. The NHS has now shared four early signs to look out for

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3 w. ago Ministers could give mayors control of schools and hospitals in devolution shake

Exclusive: Labour Together report, endorsed by Steve Reed, says devolving power can improve services while saving moneyLabour thinktank hopes Starmer will devolve more power to his potential rivalsMinisters are drawing up plans to give mayors significant new powers over hospitals and schools as part of a new wave of devolution that could change how public services are run in England.Steve Reed, the local government secretary, wants to give mayors control over many more local services, and is weighing up handing over some NHS services and even parts of the criminal justice system. Continue reading...

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last month Hospitality Action is arriving in Edinburgh, encouraging residents to sign up to walk 20km in aid of hospitality workers wellbeing.

The Charity has also released a third Step-by-Step Guide to boost wellbeing in Edinburgh’s hospitality workplaces

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