The NHS in the West and East Midlands is urging patients not to put off coming forward for care, as resident doctors are expected to take action for five days from today. Industrial action begins at 7am today (Wednesday 17 December) – lasting until 7am on Monday 22 December – and hospital teams across the country are working hard to ensure disruption is minimised for […]
People across the Midlands are being urged to download the free NHS App this winter to help them manage their health and access NHS services more easily during one of the busiest times of the year. With winter demand rising, the NHS App offers a fast, convenient alternative to calling or visiting your GP practice […]
With more than 3 million flu vaccinations given to people in the Midlands so far, the NHS is thanking those involved in making the flu programme a success. 3 million vaccines across the region marks a significant milestone in protecting communities this winter. The NHS is thanking those who have taken up the free offer […]
Extra appointments are now available for people in the West Midlands who need urgent or unscheduled dental care. These appointments are part of the 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments being rolled out across the country. The appointments are for urgent conditions including: Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers. […]
Since launching in 2023, thousands of women across the Midlands are going to local pharmacies on the high street to start, continue and review oral contraception in hundreds of participating pharmacies across the region through the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. The service has transformed how women across the Midlands access contraception – offering faster, easier, […]
Since launching in 2023, thousands of women across the Midlands are going to local pharmacies on the high street to start, continue and review oral contraception in hundreds of participating pharmacies across the region through the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. The service has transformed how women across the Midlands access contraception – offering faster, easier, […]
People in the Midlands are being encouraged to look after their health and wellbeing during Self Care Week, using an NHS winter checklist. Self Care Week takes place from 17 – 23 November. The campaign is designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical health and mental wellbeing. This winter […]
NHS England is proud to celebrate Nursing Support Workers’ Day on 23 November and Midwifery Support Workers on 24 November 2025, recognising the invaluable contribution of nursing support workers across the Midlands region. The term nursing support worker encompasses different job titles and roles, including health care assistants, health care support workers, assistant practitioners, maternity […]
Ahead of World COPD Day (19 November 2025) and colder weather this winter, respiratory health experts in the Midlands are sharing helpful tips for people experiencing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and other breathing disorders to better manage their condition. Emergency department admissions for respiratory conditions in the Midlands typically rise from September and through […]
The NHS in the West and East Midlands is urging patients to continue coming forward for care as thousands of resident doctors are expected to go on strike. Industrial action begins at 7am tomorrow (Friday 14 November) until 7am on Wednesday 19 November and hospital teams across the West and East Midlands are working round […]
Over 1,500 patients start diabetes remission scheme in East Midlands in past year, double from prior year NHS England – Midlands has supported a record number of people with type 2 diabetes to sign up to its ‘soups and shakes’ diet programme last year, helping them to lose weight and potentially put their condition into […]