The rollout of Covid and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicks off today (Thursday 3 Oct) as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues. Those eligible have been able to book appointments since Monday 23 September and with hundreds […]
This World Contraception Day (26 September), the NHS in the Midlands is reminding women across the region that they can visit their community pharmacy to begin or receive a repeat supply of oral contraception. World Contraception Day aims to improve awareness of contraception and to enable people to make informed choices on their sexual and […]
This World Contraception Day (26 September), the NHS in the Midlands is reminding women across the region that they can visit their community pharmacy to begin or receive a repeat supply of oral contraception. World Contraception Day aims to improve awareness of contraception and to enable people to make informed choices on their sexual and […]
Six healthcare teams from across the West Midlands have been announced as representing the region at the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards next month. The finalists for the West Midlands demonstrate the immense commitment and achievements of healthcare staff in the region. This includes Gary Swann, from University Hospitals of Birmingham NHSFT who has been shortlisted for […]
Four healthcare teams from across the East Midlands have been announced as representing the region at the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards next month. The finalists for the East Midlands demonstrate the immense commitment and achievements of healthcare staff in the region. This includes Headway Leicester, who have been nominated for The Volunteer Award. The service […]
Do you know your numbers? When did you last check your blood pressure? The NHS is encouraging people in the Midlands to get a blood pressure check which can be done at their local pharmacy to help identify those at hidden risks of stroke and heart attacks. Know Your Numbers Week (2-8 September) is a […]
Do you know your numbers? When did you last check your blood pressure? The NHS is encouraging people in the Midlands to get a blood pressure check which can be done at their local pharmacy to help identify those at hidden risks of stroke and heart attacks. Know Your Numbers Week (2-8 September) is a […]
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis will find it easier to reach regional mental health support teams through the 111 system, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. […]
The Regional Chief Nurse in the Midlands, Nina Morgan, has congratulated local students receiving their A Level, T Level or BTEC results today, calling on anyone not sure of their career path to consider joining the NHS through the final remaining healthcare degree places available. Already this year, 33,560 people in England have applied for […]
Figures released this month show that activity to encourage parents of young children to have first and second vaccinations of MMR has started to show success. This year the NHS has seen a spike in the number of cases of measles across England and has encouraged everyone who has not had their first or second […]