Hospital Staff Strike Enters Historic 300th Day at Gloucestershire Sunday, February 1, 2026 strike pay phlebotomy nhs gloucestershire dispute healthcare union employment banding Gloucestershire hospital workers, primarily phlebotomists from Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals, have marked a significant milestone in what has become the longest strike in NHS history. Their strike, … Read More
Gloucestershire Hospital Phlebotomists Rally at Shire Hall Amid Longest NHS Strike Sunday, February 1, 2026 phlebotomy nhs strike paydispute gloucestershire healthcare union labourrights hospital dispute Gloucestershire’s phlebotomists have made history by engaging in the longest strike ever recorded within the NHS, surpassing 300 days of industrial action. Thirty-seven specialist blood-drawing professionals from … Read More
Women Prevented from Questioning Health Officials Over Home Birth Suspension Thursday, January 29, 2026 homebirths maternity suspension gloucestershire nhs aveta birthcentre maternityservices safety healthcommittee Campaigners seeking answers about the ongoing suspension of home births in Gloucestershire were blocked from asking questions at a health oversight committee meeting on January 27. Home births in Gloucestershire have been … Read More
People Taking Acne Medication Spironolactone Warned to Avoid Five Potassium-Rich Foods Sunday, January 18, 2026 spironolactone acne potassium diet nhs medication dermatology sideeffects treatment nutrition Individuals taking Spironolactone—a medication often prescribed for heart conditions, high blood pressure, and fluid retention—are being cautioned to monitor their diets closely. While Spironolactone is sometimes prescribed … Read More
People Taking Acne Medication Spironolactone Urged to Avoid Five High-Potassium Foods Sunday, January 18, 2026 spironolactone acne potassium nutrition dermatology medication treatment nhs sideeffects diet Individuals prescribed Spironolactone, a medication frequently used for heart conditions and high blood pressure, are being advised to avoid or reduce intake of specific high-potassium foods. While commonly prescribed for … Read More
Every GP Surgery in England Adopts New ‘Three Appointment Rule’ to Improve Diagnoses Saturday, January 17, 2026 gps diagnosis cancer nhs primarycare jesssrule patientcare healthcare policy earlydetection A new policy known as Jess’s Rule is being introduced across all GP surgeries in England this week, designed to improve patient safety and reduce missed diagnoses. Named in memory of 27-year-old Jessica Brady, who tragically … Read More