UKHSA Issues Scarlet Fever Warning for Parents of Young Children Thursday, July 17, 2025 scarletfever ukhsa children infection rash antibiotics nhs contagious symptoms healthcare Parents of children under eight are being urged to stay vigilant for signs of scarlet fever, a contagious illness marked by red, itchy skin and flu-like symptoms. Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial to … Read More
Understanding the Less Typical Symptoms of Heart Attacks, Especially in Women Thursday, July 17, 2025 heart heartattack women symptoms diagnosis riskfactors awareness gender healthcare silent When people think of heart attacks, severe chest pain and difficulty breathing are usually the first symptoms that come to mind. However, Dr. Lawrence Cunningham, a retired GP from the UK Care Guide, emphasizes that the … Read More
ITV's Dr Hilary Shares How NHS Patient Choice Helped Him Skip Long Surgery Waits Sunday, July 13, 2025 nhs patientchoice surgery healthcare waitinglists hipreplacement privatehospitals drhilary recovery midlands Dr Hilary Jones, familiar to viewers of Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, recently underwent a second hip replacement operation by travelling 180 miles from his home in Kent to a hospital in Birmingham. His experience … Read More
Wes Streeting Responds to Resident Doctors' Strike Threat Impacting 200,000 NHS Appointments Thursday, July 10, 2025 strike doctors nhs pay bma appointments healthsecretary wesstreeting healthcare negotiations The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a full strike by more than 26,000 resident doctors – the term now used for ‘junior’ doctors – scheduled from 7am on July 25 to 7am on July 30. This walkout could … Read More
Hospital Strike Reaches 100 Days as Phlebotomists Demand Fair Pay Thursday, July 3, 2025 strike phlebotomists nhs pay dispute gloucestershire hospitals unison labor healthcare Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have reached the milestone of 100 days on strike, protesting against what they describe as unfair pay that undervalues their skilled and vital work. … Read More
Emotional Reunion: Man Who Survived Cardiac Arrest Meets the Heroes Who Saved His Life Monday, June 30, 2025 cardiac cpr survival emergency ambulance airambulance defibrillator healthcare community recovery A heartwarming reunion took place recently as Matt Jones, 55, from Cheltenham, met the emergency crews responsible for saving his life. Matt experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at home on August 27, 2023. Thanks to the swift … Read More