An NHS Pharmacy service providing an oral contraception without needing to see a GP is celebrating its first anniversary this week. Over the last 12 months, 53,000 women across the region have visited their local community pharmacy in the Midlands to begin oral contraception or for a repeat prescription through the service. In the East […]

Birmingham man loses 95kg since starting NHS programme November is National Diabetes Month in the West Midlands, and this week the focus is on remission. Not everyone is aware that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission by making simple lifestyle changes.  Patients that are eligible will be offered a low calorie ‘soups and […]

Derby man loses 40kg since starting NHS programme November is National Diabetes Month in the East Midlands, and this week the focus is on remission. Not everyone is aware that Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission by making simple lifestyle changes.  Patients that are eligible will be offered a low calorie ‘soups and […]

Over 320,000 calls to NHS 111 in Midlands in October   NHS East Midland’s top A&E doctor is urging people to use 111 services this winter, as the health service launches its annual campaign with adverts across online video, radio, podcasts and social media. The campaign comes as the NHS ramps up its plans to […]

Over 320,000 calls to NHS 111 in Midlands in October NHS West Midland’s top A&E doctor is urging people to use 111 services this winter, as the health service launches its annual campaign with adverts across online video, radio, podcasts and social media. The campaign comes as the NHS ramps up its plans to deliver […]

Mental health support is being offered to students at the University of Birmingham (UoB) and Birmingham City University (BCU) through specially created neighbourhood cafes. November can be the busiest time for a university’s mental health and wellbeing services, as students suffer from homesickness, loneliness and relationship breakdowns as well as added academic pressures. The cafés […]

Mental health support is being offered to university students in Leicester and Leicestershire. Students at De Montfort University, University of Leicester and Loughborough University will all be able to access a range of mental health support services in new Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés. The Cafés have been established in consultation with student unions and student […]

November is National Diabetes Month in the West Midlands. NHS England and Diabetes UK are encouraging Midlands residents to take preventive measures against Type 2 Diabetes, like eating healthier and being more physically active and managing your weight. In the Midlands, diabetes prevention is coordinated through the NHS Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. From […]

November is National Diabetes Month in the East Midlands. NHS England and Diabetes UK are encouraging residents to take preventive measures against Type 2 Diabetes, like eating healthier and being more physically active and managing your weight. In the East Midlands, diabetes prevention is coordinated through the NHS Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. From […]

With one calendar month left to go for people to get their winter COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS is urging people to visit one of many local clinics on offer in supermarket car parks, pharmacies and hospitals before 20 December. Hundreds of appointments at clinics and walk in sites are available and listed below. More than […]