NHS limits free blood pressure checks to once every five years
NHS England has ordered pharmacists not to carry out free blood pressure checks more than once every five years, sparking concern from experts.
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Newcastle Cathedral hosts 'pop-up hospital' for families
Newcastle Cathedral hosted a one-day 'pop-up hospital' by the Great North Children's Hospital, offering fun, health advice, and an ambulance tour to families.
Berwick hospital still unfinished six years after approval
Berwick's new hospital, approved in 2020, remains unfinished six years later. Costs have risen from £25m to £35m, with completion now expected in 2027 after contractor setbacks.
Bridge of Allan shopkeeper completes Alpine charity cycle
Rizwan Ashraf and cousin Bilal cycled over 230 miles from Innsbruck to Lucerne for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, raising £2,500 in memory of his father.
Health Secretary hears of Ayrshire A&E and ambulance pressures
Scotland's Health Secretary Angela Constance visited NHS Ayrshire & Arran to discuss ambulance turnaround times, A&E performance and patient flow delays, as figures show just 52.5% met the four-hour target in June.
Hospice cash crisis: 1 in 3 miss out on palliative care
One in three needing palliative care miss out as hospice funding crisis deepens, with home visits down 20% and many services cutting frontline care.
Rod Stewart, 81, cancels US tour after heart surgery
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his 2026 US tour dates after undergoing heart surgery, taking four weeks off to recover.
Brian Hyland performs at Downing St for NHS diagnosis campaign
Itsy Bitsy singer Brian Hyland, 82, will perform his 1960 hit in Downing Street on August 22 with Ashleigh Harley to raise awareness of young people struggling to get NHS diagnoses.
Bebington dad credits new stroke triage tech after rapid recovery
A Bebington primary school teacher who suffered a stroke at 47 walked out of hospital the next day thanks to a new pre-hospital triage trial.
PIP claims in Greater Manchester: Wythenshawe and Sale East tops
Around 235,000 working-age adults in Greater Manchester claim PIP, with Wythenshawe and Sale East having the highest proportion at 13.5%.
Coatbridge youth: Hospital at Home changed my life
Ollie Doran, 11, from Coatbridge, with bilateral bronchiectasis and ADHD, now receives intravenous antibiotics at home via NHS Lanarkshire's Hospital at Home, avoiding lengthy hospital stays.
Dr Amir Khan warns of omeprazole and bisoprolol side effects
NHS GP Dr Amir Khan warns patients about side effects of common medications like omeprazole and bisoprolol, advising to consult a GP before stopping.
Warning on Repeat Prescriptions Over Wasted Medicines
Pharmacy leaders urge regular reviews for repeat prescriptions after wasted medicines in England could fill 75 pools, costing NHS £480m.
Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines despite warnings
Trump signed an executive order reducing childhood vaccines from 18 to 11, splitting MMR into separate shots, despite experts calling it dangerous and risky.
Public Kissing Boosts Relationship Quality, Study Finds
New research shows public displays of affection are linked to higher relationship satisfaction across cultures, despite negative attitudes.
DWP confirms 35 heart conditions for £748 monthly PIP payment
The DWP has listed 35 heart and vascular conditions that qualify for PIP, with up to £748 monthly. Over 105,000 claims are approved.
Woman loses 17 stone after gastric bypass surgery
Clare Dowell, 43, from Newcastle, lost 17 stone after NHS gastric bypass surgery, transforming from 30 stone to 13st 2lbs, and now fits into size 14.
Mersey Care denies 'dangerous' patients on 'ill-equipped' wards
Mersey Care denies claims that patients needing psychiatric intensive care are placed on acute wards, despite nurses reporting unsafe conditions and rising assaults.
TOWIE's Freddie Bentley reveals liver failure health ordeal
TOWIE star Freddie Bentley was hospitalized with liver failure at 24, leading to a rare liver disease diagnosis and a sober lifestyle change.
NHS Mental Health Cuts to Worsen England Wait Times
NHS providers in England plan cuts to mental health services, potentially leaving millions facing longer waits for care, according to a new report.
NHS cousin marriage risk advice 'exaggerated' claim sparks criticism
NHS taught midwives that cousin marriage health risks are 'exaggerated'. Former health secretary Wes Streeting says advice 'should never have been published' and NHS should apologise.
Cancer centre faces loss of 70% of staff due to funding cuts
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre may lose 70% of its staff due to £420,000 cuts, threatening its cancer navigator service, which supports around 800 new people annually.
Jesy Nelson 'in a dream' after daughters' feeding tubes removed
Jesy Nelson says she is 'in a dream' after her twin daughters had their nasogastric feeding tubes removed following surgery for spinal muscular atrophy.
Pharmacy-Led Service Aids Knee Replacement Recovery
A pharmacy-led service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde helps hip and knee replacement patients recover at home sooner, reducing hospital stays and post-discharge healthcare visits.
Woman's life ruined by neighbour's 3am music habit
A property conveyancer regrets not checking neighbours before buying, as loud music until 3am disrupts her home, causing anxiety and thoughts of moving.
New mental health A&Es announced for North East
The Government has confirmed 59 new mental health emergency departments across the UK, including at St Nicholas' Hospital in Gosforth and Lanchester Road Hospital in County Durham, as part of a £343m rollout.
31 new mental health centres for London revealed
London will get 31 new mental health centres in high streets and hospitals, part of a national plan to cut crisis waits.
Telling Your Teen About Grandpa's Terminal Cancer
A mother seeks advice on telling her 13-year-old daughter, who has ADHD and dyslexia, about her grandfather's terminal cancer. Coleen advises honesty and openness.
Burnham unveils £343m plan for 159 mental health hubs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces £343m scheme to open 159 NHS mental health hubs across England, offering earlier support and specialist crisis care outside A&E.
GMB host calls Peter Duncan 'hero' after cancer fight
Former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, 72, discussed his prostate cancer treatment on Good Morning Britain, where Adil Ray called him a 'hero'. He highlighted postcode inequalities in access to focal therapy.
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