This World Immunisation Week health leaders in the West Midlands are urging parents and carers to check their child has had both doses of the MMR vaccine as vaccination rates for most local authority areas fall below World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations. In February, the WHO warned that after a period of very low detection, […]
People in the West Midlands are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Every bank holiday NHS 111 sees an increase in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions. Over the Easter weekend a quarter of all […]
People in the East Midlands are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Every bank holiday NHS 111 sees an increase in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions. Over the Easter weekend a quarter of all […]
Patients in the Midlands are advised to use NHS services wisely as the bank holiday weekend and latest strike action approaches. Anyone needing urgent medical care should still seek it, and patients should also attend planned appointments, unless the NHS contacts them to rearrange. Bank holiday opening times may vary for local services such as […]
With 6.5 million Brits heading away on an Easter break[1], people in the Midlands are being encouraged to be ready for the Bank Holiday by making sure they have their prescription medicines and knowing where to go if they do need medical help. Whether you’re at home or enjoying a break in England this weekend, […]
The NHS kicks off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme today (Monday 3 April) with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable. Around 1.27 million people in the Midlands (around 690,000 in the West Midlands and 580,000 in the East Midlands) will be eligible for a spring covid jab, including […]
The NHS has re-launched the ‘Act F.A.S.T.’ campaign across England, which urges people to look out for the signs of a stroke, and to call 999 if they see any single one of them. The faster you act, the more of the person you are able to save. There are around 100,000 strokes a year […]
The NHS in the Midlands has begun a pioneering project to create sensory-friendly GP surgeries to support autistic people. The news comes during World Autism Acceptance Week, which takes place from 27 March – 2 April, and helps to raise awareness of autism, to educate and improve autism understanding and aims to make the world […]
This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the NHS is encouraging people to understand the symptoms of ovarian cancer and seek medical attention if they experience them. There are over 7,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year, according to Cancer Research UK. While it is treatable when caught early, ovarian cancer is often difficult to […]
During National Careers Week (6 – 11 March), the NHS is highlighting the range of healthcare professionals that are available at local GP practices and encouraging patients in the West Midlands to make use of them. As part of the NHS’s commitment to grow the medical workforce and relieve pressure on GPs, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and […]