The West Herts Hospitals Charity’s breast cancer appeal has hit its £200k target, thanks to generous donations and community support West Herts Hospitals Breast Cancer Appeal Reaches £200,000 Milestone St Albans: The Boot Out Breast Cancer charity has really stepped up, donating nearly £140,000 to help West Herts Hospitals Charity reach its £200,000 goal. This…
NHS Borders is advising patients on how to stay healthy while waiting for care NHS Borders Offers ‘Wait Wisely’ Guidance for Patients Facing Delays Borders: The health board knows that many folks are stuck waiting for appointments, treatments, and surgeries. It can be a real hassle, especially in winter. To help everyone cope, NHS Borders…
Lee and Mike are turning the Postern Gate into a supportive space for mental health, offering advice and community events. New Owners of Postern Gate Transforming Pub into Mental Health Haven Warrington: Lee Watkinson and Mike Hinton took over the Postern Gate pub last July. Lee always dreamed of owning a pub, and when the…
A dedicated team from the NHS is hiking 26 miles to support Macmillan Cancer Trust after a colleague’s breast cancer diagnosis NHS Colleagues Unite for Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike Fundraiser Alnwick: A group of NHS staff is gearing up for an inspiring hike along the Northumberland Coast. They’ll be walking 26 miles, starting at Alnwick…
The Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is calling for urgent donations to keep vital palliative care services running for terminally ill patients Cheshire Community Urgently Needs £20k for Palliative Care Services Cheshire: The Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is reaching out to the local community for help. They need £20,000 to keep their palliative care services going,…
The Mason family feels overwhelmed by the support for their daughter Sophie, diagnosed with Batten Disease, restoring their faith in humanity. Parents of Young Child with Batten Disease Find Hope in Community Support Inverness: The Mason family is feeling the love after their daughter Sophie was diagnosed with Batten Disease. It’s been a tough time…
Vaping is becoming increasingly popular, echoing the smoking trends of the 1960s, raising concerns about youth addiction and health risks. Vaping Enthusiasm Mirrors 1960s Smoking Craze in Surprising Ways Highland: Recently, there’s been a lot of chatter about vaping, and it’s kind of wild how it reminds us of the smoking scene back in the…
Exciting news! Dementia UK and Nationwide are bringing back their clinics in Yeovil for vital support this January Dementia UK and Nationwide Clinics Set to Return to Yeovil This January Yeovil: Nationwide and Dementia UK are reviving their clinics at the Yeovil branch on Middle Street this January. It’s happening on the 28th, 29th, and…
Recent figures reveal Betsi Cadwaladr’s hospitals are struggling with long waiting times, raising concerns about patient care in North Wales Betsi Cadwaladr Records Worst Hospital Waiting Times in Wales Wrexham: The latest waiting time stats from the Welsh Government are out, and they’re not looking good. Betsi Cadwaladr hospitals are facing some serious delays. It’s…
The South Western Ambulance Service is reminding everyone to use 999 wisely for real emergencies only South Western Ambulance Service Reminds Public About 999 Call Usage City: Exeter: Last year, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) dealt with a ton of calls that weren’t really emergencies. They’re now asking folks to think…
Check out the stunning drone footage of the new health centre in Newport, showcasing its impressive facilities and community impact Drone Footage Reveals 19 Hills Health and Wellbeing Centre in Newport Newport: Drone footage from OJ Adventures has given us a fresh look at the 19 Hills Health and Wellbeing Centre. This £28 million facility…
A Swindon-based company has donated tape measures to help a charity support patients needing PICC line covers during treatment Swindon Firm Donates to Help Thousands of Patients with PICC Covers Swindon: A local charity called PICC Pals is doing some amazing work. They create custom sleeves for patients with PICC lines, which are used for…
Recent data shows a concerning rise in ice slip admissions at local hospitals, especially among older adults Ice Slip Admissions Surge at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals York: A recent Freedom of Information request by the Bathing Mobility Advisory Service (BMAS) has uncovered some eye-opening stats. Between 2021 and 2024, a total of 217 people…
The CQC has found Glencairn Home still in breach of safety regulations despite some improvements made since their last inspection Glencairn Home Remains Non-Compliant with Regulations, CQC Reports Dorchester: Glencairn Residential Home has been in the spotlight again. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued a warning back in January 2024 about safety issues. They recently…
Researchers from Cambridge and Exeter found existing drugs may help treat dementia, offering hope for faster solutions in the fight against this disease Existing Drugs Identified by Researchers Could Aid Fight Against Dementia Cambridge: A new study has revealed that some existing drugs might be repurposed to help treat dementia. Researchers looked at health data…
Health boards across Scotland are halting non-urgent care due to Storm Eowyn’s severe weather warnings and safety concerns for patients and staff Storm Eowyn Forces Health Boards in Scotland to Cancel Non-Urgent Care Glasgow: So, Storm Eowyn is really making waves, huh? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, along with other health boards, are cancelling outpatient…
A new private hospital is set to open in Belfast, transforming a former retail space and creating around 120 jobs in the process New Private Hospital Approved at Former Retail Warehouse in Belfast Belfast: Exciting news for the city! A new private hospital is on the way, taking over a former retail warehouse on Boucher…
The NHS is on high alert after cyber attacks targeted multiple trusts, raising concerns about patient data security. NHS Trust Warns of Cyber Threats Following Recent Attacks on Hospitals Liverpool: Recently, cyber security teams have been busy looking into some suspicious cyber attacks that hit five NHS trusts back in December. The trusts affected include…
Ely Cathedral will light up to support Kawasaki Disease awareness on January 26, helping to protect children’s hearts Ely Cathedral Shines Bright to Highlight Heart Disease Awareness Ely: On January 26, Ely Cathedral will glow as part of a global effort for International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day. It’s a big deal, and it’s all about…
NHS Lothian is cancelling non-urgent appointments due to a red weather warning for strong winds, prioritizing urgent care instead NHS Lothian Issues Urgent Update Ahead of Storm Éowyn’s Arrival Edinburgh: So, NHS Lothian just dropped some important news. They’re cancelling all non-urgent outpatient appointments and routine hospital admissions for tomorrow. It’s all because of a…
