GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
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Cancer symptom may appear on pillows in the morning
Health experts warn that severe night sweats soaking your bedding could be a sign of cancer. Learn the key symptoms and when to see a GP. Don't ignore this warning.
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.
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.
Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5
An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.
Young woman's melanoma warning after GP dismissals
A 30-year-old Australian woman's skin cancer experience highlights the importance of regular skin checks and seeking specialists. Her story has prompted many to book overdue appointments.
NHS waiting lists fall but corridor care surges
New NHS England data shows a slight fall in overall waiting lists, but reveals rising A&E corridor care and worsening cancer referral times. Discover the key trends and targets.
Home Office failing modern slavery victims
Shocking investigation reveals Home Office systematically failing modern slavery victims, with thousands potentially denied vital support and protection under UK law.
Mum's 'Jess's Rule' Campaign After GP Misdiagnosis Tragedy
A grieving mother's campaign for 'Jess's Rule' could revolutionise how GPs handle persistent symptoms, following her daughter's tragic death from a misdiagnosed brain tumour.
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