Free NHS Blood Pressure Checks at Pharmacies for Over-40s
The NHS is offering free blood pressure tests at selected pharmacies in England for eligible over-40s. Find out if you qualify and how to book this vital health check.
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NHS Online 'Virtual Hospital' to Treat 9 Conditions
The NHS is launching a new online hospital next year to tackle waiting lists. It will offer virtual specialist care for conditions like endometriosis and prostate issues. Discover how it works.
UK hit by 'quad-demic' of Covid, flu, RSV and norovirus
Britain faces a winter surge of four major viruses. Experts explain the key symptoms for Covid, flu, RSV and norovirus, and why testing is crucial to protect the NHS and vulnerable groups.
Spot Covid, Flu, RSV & Norovirus in UK Quad-demic
Britain faces a winter wave of four major viruses. Experts reveal the key symptoms to identify Covid, flu, RSV, and norovirus, and when to seek urgent medical help.
NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu
Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
NHS: 3 symptoms to tell a cold from flu
As a 'super flu' circulates, the NHS highlights three crucial differences between a cold and influenza. Learn the signs to protect your health this winter.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Check Nails for High Cholesterol, Warns NHS
Experts warn high cholesterol is a 'silent killer'. Subtle changes in your fingernails and toenails, like colour or growth, could be key early warning signs. Learn what to look for and when to see a doctor.
Chris Rea dies after pancreatic cancer and stroke battle
Singer Chris Rea, famous for 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died aged 74. The NHS outlines key symptoms for pancreatic cancer and stroke to raise public awareness.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Mum's 'Winter Flu' Turns Out to Be Deadly Sepsis
A young mum from Wales nearly died from sepsis after mistaking it for flu. Her two young sons saved her life by calling 999. She now urges awareness of the critical signs.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Menopause brain fog nearly destroyed my career
A successful professional shares her harrowing journey through menopause brain fog that threatened her livelihood, and the crucial warning signs every woman should know.
Over Half of UK Adults Miss Critical Health Symptoms
New NHS research exposes alarming gap in public health awareness as majority of British adults can't identify symptoms of deadly conditions including cancer and heart attacks.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
3 NHS Flu Warning Signs You Must Not Ignore
NHS experts reveal three crucial flu symptoms that demand immediate medical attention. Learn to spot the danger signs and protect your health this winter season.
'Head cold' was actually brain aneurysm - mother's warning
A mother's terrifying ordeal after doctors repeatedly dismissed her worsening symptoms as a simple head cold, only to discover she was suffering from a life-threatening condition that required emergency brain surgery.
Doctor's Diabetes Warning: Don't Ignore This Nighttime Sign
A leading NHS doctor highlights a crucial early diabetes symptom that strikes at night - and explains why you shouldn't dismiss it as normal.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
Flu vs COVID: Spot the Crucial Differences
As winter viruses surge, learn how to distinguish between flu and COVID-19 symptoms, understand the latest strains, and discover when to seek medical help.
Early Flu Surge Hits NHS: Winter Crisis Looms
Health officials sound alarm as flu season strikes early, with hospital admissions soaring and experts warning of a challenging winter ahead for the NHS. Discover the symptoms to watch and protection strategies.
Silent Brain Tumour Signs: Beyond Headaches
Medical experts reveal the subtle warning signs of brain tumours that extend far beyond persistent headaches, including vision changes and personality shifts that could save lives through early detection.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Teen's hiccups revealed as rare cancer symptom
A teenager's seemingly harmless hiccups turned out to be a warning sign of a rare adrenal gland cancer, leading to emergency surgery and a life-changing diagnosis.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
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