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NHS in Midlands vaccinates more than 67% of care home residents in four weeks
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in the Midlands has vaccinated more than 67% of its eligible older adult care home residents since the campaign began on 3 April. Roving teams of NHS staff have visited care homes across the Midlands to offer the spring jab. They will continue to visit the remaining older adult care […]
NHS waits of more than 18 months in the Midlands reduced by over 85%
NHS staff in the Midlands have reduced waits of more than 18 months for scans, surgical procedures and other routine treatment by over 85%, as part of the elective recovery plan to address the longest waiting times for patients. Despite significant pressures on the NHS, the hard work of staff across the Midlands has seen […]
NHS in Midlands delivers 175,000 spring covid jabs
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in the Midlands has vaccinated more than 175,000 people with a spring covid dose since the campaign formally launched last month. NHS staff have been going into older adult care homes to offer residents the vaccine since 3 April, while everyone else who is eligible including people aged 75 and […]
Patients asked to attend NHS appointments and seek urgent care as needed during latest strikes
NHS patients in the Midlands are advised to still seek urgent care if they need it during industrial action planned by nurses next week. The NHS will contact anyone whose appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action. If the NHS has not contacted you, it is important to attend appointments as planned. The […]
Health leaders urge parents in the East Midlands to protect children from measles as vaccination rates fail to meet WHO’s 95% recommended uptake
This World Immunisation Week health leaders in the East Midlands are urging parents and carers to check their child has had both doses of the MMR vaccine as vaccination rates for most local authority areas fall below World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations. In February, the WHO warned that after a period of very low detection, […]
Health leaders urge parents in the West Midlands to protect children from measles as vaccination rates fail to meet WHO’s 95% recommended uptake
This World Immunisation Week health leaders in the West Midlands are urging parents and carers to check their child has had both doses of the MMR vaccine as vaccination rates for most local authority areas fall below World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations. In February, the WHO warned that after a period of very low detection, […]
Chief Pharmacist urges people in the West Midlands to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the first of three May Bank Holidays
People in the West Midlands are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Every bank holiday NHS 111 sees an increase in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions. Over the Easter weekend a quarter of all […]
Chief Pharmacist urges people in the East Midlands to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the first of three May Bank Holidays
People in the East Midlands are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Every bank holiday NHS 111 sees an increase in people contacting it about repeat prescriptions. Over the Easter weekend a quarter of all […]
Patients should still seek urgent care as needed during bank holiday and latest strikes
Patients in the Midlands are advised to use NHS services wisely as the bank holiday weekend and latest strike action approaches. Anyone needing urgent medical care should still seek it, and patients should also attend planned appointments, unless the NHS contacts them to rearrange. Bank holiday opening times may vary for local services such as […]
Heading away for Easter? Here’s the NHS advice to help you prepare for the Bank Holiday weekend
With 6.5 million Brits heading away on an Easter break[1], people in the Midlands are being encouraged to be ready for the Bank Holiday by making sure they have their prescription medicines and knowing where to go if they do need medical help. Whether you’re at home or enjoying a break in England this weekend, […]