The NHS has issued an important cancer awareness alert, encouraging individuals to become familiar with what feels normal for their bodies in order to recognize warning signs early. Early detection is crucial, as it can …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Starting this week, every GP surgery across England will introduce a new policy known as “Jess’s Rule,” a system designed to improve diagnosis accuracy and patient safety after multiple consultations. This initiative is named …
Flu cases are rising across the UK, driven largely by a new H3N2 strain, also known as subclade k. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals that flu activity has now reached medium levels, signalling an …
Influenza cases are increasing across the UK, driven predominantly by the emerging H3N2 strain, also known as subclade k. According to recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), flu activity has intensified to …
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread cardiovascular condition affecting around five million people in the UK. Often called the ‘silent killer’ due to its lack of obvious symptoms, hypertension places extra …
A prominent dementia expert appeared on ITV’s This Morning to share groundbreaking insights: nearly 45% of dementia cases could be prevented with straightforward lifestyle changes. Professor Catherine Mummery, a leading …
As flu cases rise across England, the NHS has issued vital advice to help people prevent the spread of influenza during the winter months. According to health officials, flu viruses can survive on hands and surfaces for up to …
A new dental centre is set to open in Gloucester this summer, offering much-needed relief amid a nationwide NHS dental care crisis. Last summer, the British Dental Association released a report highlighting that satisfaction …
Gloucester is set to welcome a new dental centre this summer, aiming to alleviate the ongoing dental care crisis across the UK. According to a report by the British Dental Association last summer, satisfaction with NHS …