Ahead of World COPD Day (19 Nov 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 […]

1,465 patients start diabetes remission scheme in West Midlands in past year, double prior years 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 remission. Over […]

Community pharmacies traditionally known for dispensing prescriptions and over the counter medicines are being visited more and more by people for a growing range of services such as advice and treatment for common conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), sore throat, and infected insect bite, making it easier for people to manage their health close […]

Community pharmacies traditionally known for dispensing prescriptions and over the counter medicines are being visited more and more by people for a growing range of services such as advice and treatment for common conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), sore throat, and infected insect bite, making it easier for people to manage their health close […]

The number of women in the Midlands known to be smokers at time of giving birth has fallen leading to nearly 2,000 more smokefree babies being born in the region last year.   Recent statistics on women’s smoking status at time of delivery  shows that in the Midlands ICB and region, 6.9% of women were known […]

The number of women in the Midlands known to be smokers at time of giving birth has fallen leading to nearly 2,000 more smokefree babies being born in the region last year.   Recent statistics on women’s smoking status at time of delivery  shows that in the Midlands ICB and region, 6.9% of women were known […]

With more than 1.5million flu vaccinations already given to people in the Midlands, the flu programme will get an added boost this week with the launch of the winter vaccination advertising campaign. Messaging urging people with long term health conditions to Stay Strong Get Vaccinated will appear on poster sites and online as well as […]

From 1 October, eligible people across the Midlands including those aged 65 and over, residents of care homes, adults with long-term conditions, carers, those who live with someone who has a weakened immune system, frontline social care workers, and health and social care staff have been able to get their free NHS flu vaccination to […]