GPs: Mental health problems are being over diagnosed
A BBC investigation reveals hundreds of family doctors believe normal life stresses are being over-medicalised, diverting resources from severe cases. Read the full report.
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Whitty's winter warning on infections in older people
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are a major cause of strokes and heart attacks. He urges better protection and a lower antibiotic threshold.
Whitty: Infections in elderly must be taken more seriously
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications
Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.
NHS Prescribes Art & Culture as Medical Treatment
Groundbreaking NHS initiatives are prescribing museum visits, gallery tours and cultural activities as legitimate medical treatments, with remarkable results for both physical and mental health conditions.
NHS prescribes social activities over pills for depression
In a major policy shift, NICE recommends social connection, community groups and hobbies as first-line treatment for depression in adults, challenging medication-heavy approaches.
NHS Prescribes Art Galleries for Mental Health Treatment
Discover how the NHS is prescribing art galleries, museums, and cultural experiences as groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions, chronic pain, and loneliness across the UK.
Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics in NHS revolution
In a landmark healthcare overhaul, UK pharmacists will soon prescribe antibiotics for common illnesses, freeing up millions of GP appointments and transforming high street chemists into frontline NHS hubs.
Study: ADHD Drugs Given to UK Children Too Quickly
Exclusive: A major study finds children are being prescribed ADHD medication before recommended psychological therapies, raising serious concerns among UK health experts about long-term effects and rushed diagnoses.
GPs may prescribe football matches to fight depression
A new NHS trial suggests GPs may soon prescribe football matches to help combat depression, offering social interaction and physical activity as an alternative to medication.
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