GP waiting times soar with 300k more facing month delays
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp rise in patients waiting over a month for a GP appointment since Labour took office. Read the full analysis and the political fallout.
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NHS Venlafaxine Warning: Side Effects Needing Urgent Call
The NHS urges those on antidepressant venlafaxine to watch for serious side effects like yellow skin, irregular heartbeat, and suicidal thoughts. Know when to call 111 or your GP.
GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Mass GP Practice Closures Warning Within Five Years
A leading medical accountant warns of mass GP surgery closures within five years unless funding and business models are urgently overhauled. Discover the crisis facing primary care.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Doctor suspended after drink-driving crash at school
A Leeds GP has been suspended for six months after admitting she 'could have killed someone' by driving drunk and crashing outside a school. Read the full tribunal details.
Small daily tea change can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP
An NHS GP explains how a tiny tweak to your daily tea habit, alongside other sustainable lifestyle swaps, can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve long-term health.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
NHS Christmas Back Pain Guidance as GP Surgeries Close
The NHS has issued crucial advice for managing back pain over the festive period when GP access is limited. Learn the warning signs and when to seek urgent help.
GP Online Booking Hailed as 'Streets Ahead' of Old System
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Dear Vix: When Friendship Hides Secret Feelings
An agony aunt tackles the delicate situation of unrequited love between friends, offering practical advice for navigating emotional minefields while preserving precious friendships.
NHS GP's simple trick to reduce dementia risk
An NHS GP shares an easy daily breathing exercise that could significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia and improve brain health.
Exercise Slashes Heart Disease Risk - NHS Study
Groundbreaking research shows how specific physical activities can dramatically reduce coronary heart disease risk, offering new hope for millions across the UK.
Doctor Explains What Your Urine Colour Reveals About Health
A medical expert explains how the colour of your urine can reveal crucial information about your health, from dehydration to serious medical conditions.
Vietnam Flooding: Essential Travel Advice for UK Tourists
UK travellers to Vietnam face significant disruptions as severe flooding hits central regions. Discover which popular destinations are affected, transport updates, and crucial safety advice for your Southeast Asian journey.
GP's Urgent Vitamin D Warning For All UK Adults
A leading NHS doctor reveals why every UK adult should consider taking Vitamin D supplements, especially during winter months. Discover the surprising health benefits and potential risks of deficiency.
Doctor's Urgent Vitamin D Warning For Winter
NHS GP Dr Amir Khan reveals why vitamin D supplementation is crucial for Brits during darker months and who's most at risk of deficiency.
Citizens Advice CEO steps down amid charity crisis
Dame Clare Moriarty announces departure as CEO of Citizens Advice England and Wales while the charity faces unprecedented pressure from energy and cost-of-living crises.
AI advised woman to end 8-year relationship
A woman's life was turned upside down when artificial intelligence advised her to leave her long-term partner. Discover how ChatGPT relationship guidance sparked a real-life breakup crisis and what experts say about AI counselling.
Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York
Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.
GP: This twice-daily habit reduces dementia and heart disease risk
An NHS doctor reveals how a simple two-minute habit performed twice daily can significantly reduce your risk of serious health conditions including dementia and heart disease.
Silent Heart Attack Symptoms You Must Know
New medical guidance reveals surprising heart attack warning signs that many Brits miss. Learn to recognise the subtle symptoms that demand immediate attention.
NHS GP: Why 'Well Enough' Puts Your Health at Risk
An NHS doctor reveals the dangerous health misconception affecting millions and shares crucial advice for proactive healthcare in today's challenging NHS landscape.
5 Health Habits That Could Transform Your Wellbeing
Leading health experts reveal five surprisingly simple daily habits that can dramatically improve your physical and mental health without drastic lifestyle changes.
Gen Z seeks grandparents' advice amid cost of living crisis
New research reveals young adults are increasingly seeking wisdom from older generations about finances, careers and relationships as economic pressures mount.
Doctor Reveals Hidden Health Warning Sign In Your Toes
A leading NHS doctor explains how subtle changes in your toes and fingernails could indicate serious underlying health conditions, from heart disease to cancer.
7 Silent Health Conditions You Might Have
Medical experts uncover seven common health conditions that often go undiagnosed for years. Discover the hidden signs of thyroid issues, sleep apnoea, coeliac disease and other silent illnesses affecting millions across the UK.
3 Bathroom Signs That Could Indicate Serious Health Issues
Medical experts reveal three crucial bathroom symptoms that could indicate underlying health problems requiring immediate attention - from heart issues to cancer warnings.
Silent Stroke Warning Signs You Must Know
Groundbreaking research reveals subtle warning signs that can predict strokes and heart attacks years in advance. Learn how to recognise these crucial health indicators.
Doctors' 2 Key Tips to Lower Blood Clot Risk
Medical experts share groundbreaking advice on reducing thrombosis risk through easy daily habits that could save lives. Discover the two key lifestyle adjustments backed by scientific research.
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