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NHS England-funded project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks faced by people with learning disabilities

Guidance designed to reduce the epilepsy risks faced by people with learning disabilities has been launched by NHS England and SUDEP Action. Together, the ‘Clive Treacey Safety Checklist’ and accompanying guidance provide a wealth of practical advice for professionals commissioning and providing community and residential care. The guidance is dedicated to the memory of Staffordshire man […]

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NHS delivering fastest ever flu vaccine rollout ahead of winter

The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme in the Midlands has delivered more than 1,900,000 flu jabs and over 1,340,000 Covid vaccines to people most at risk in just over five weeks, making this the fastest NHS flu vaccine roll out on record. On Monday the national booking system opened up for those eligible to book an appointment […]

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Patients in the Midlands encouraged to recycle inhalers during Recycle Week

Patients in the Midlands are being encouraged to recycle inhalers during Recycle Week (16 – 22 October). The week-long event provides an excellent opportunity for people to come together and support the act of recycling, as climate change poses a major threat to people’s health and the planet. Inhalers account for 3% of the overall […]

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NHS in Midlands Delivers Over 270,000 Covid Vaccines In A Week

The Midlands NHS Covid vaccination programme is off to a flying start with more 270,000 autumn covid jabs delivered in a week since national bookings started, providing vital protection to the most vulnerable. Over 530,000 people have also received their flu jabs in the region since the start of the autumn campaign on 11 September, […]

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NHS booking opens for life-saving Covid vaccinations

More than four million people in the Midlands can book their life-saving autumn Covid vaccine online from today (18 September) as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes early in response to the risk of the new Covid variant. Anyone eligible can book their Covid vaccinations via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS […]

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