The NHS kicks off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme today (Monday 3 April) with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable.   Around 1.27 million people in the Midlands (around 690,000 in the West Midlands and 580,000 in the East Midlands) will be eligible for a spring covid jab, including […]

The NHS has re-launched the ‘Act F.A.S.T.’ campaign across England, which urges people to look out for the signs of a stroke, and to call 999 if they see any single one of them. The faster you act, the more of the person you are able to save.   There are around 100,000 strokes a year […]

The NHS in the Midlands has begun a pioneering project to create sensory-friendly GP surgeries to support autistic people. The news comes during World Autism Acceptance Week, which takes place from 27 March – 2 April, and helps to raise awareness of autism, to educate and improve autism understanding and aims to make the world […]

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the NHS is encouraging people to understand the symptoms of ovarian cancer and seek medical attention if they experience them.  There are over 7,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year, according to Cancer Research UK. While it is treatable when caught early, ovarian cancer is often difficult to […]

During National Careers Week (6 – 11 March), the NHS is highlighting the range of healthcare professionals that are available at local GP practices and encouraging patients in the West Midlands to make use of them. As part of the NHS’s commitment to grow the medical workforce and relieve pressure on GPs, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and […]

During National Careers Week (6 – 11 March), the NHS is highlighting the range of healthcare professionals that are available at local GP practices and encouraging patients in the East Midlands to make use of them. As part of the NHS’s commitment to grow the medical workforce and relieve pressure on GPs, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and […]

NHS patients in the Midlands are advised to still seek urgent care if they need it during industrial action planned by junior doctors 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. […]

More than 4 million people have now had their flu vaccination in the Midlands ensuring they have vital protection in what has been the worst flu season for a decade. With flu still in circulation, the NHS is urging people in the Midlands to get vaccinated  now to ensure maximum protection. There are still a […]

The NHS in the Midlands has celebrated admitting its 1,000th patient to a respiratory virtual ward at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.   Virtual wards allow patients to get the care they need at home safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital. They enable more people to receive the acute care, remote monitoring and […]

NHS patients in the Midlands are being encouraged to seek urgent care if they need it during industrial action in the coming week and to continue to attend appointments as planned unless contacted to rearrange. Patients should visit NHS 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and continue to call 999 in a life-threatening […]