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Midlands-based Trusts to contribute to NHS green savings equivalent to half a million fewer cars on the road
As the UK marks Clean Air Day (16th June), NHS Trusts across the Midlands are set to play their part in helping the NHS cut more than 1m tonnes of CO2 emissions in the next three years – the equivalent of taking 520,000 cars off the road. More than 200 new green plans have been […]
Midlands sets new record with rollout of over 23 million COVID-19 vaccinations
The Midlands has become the first region in the country to deliver over 23 million lifesaving COVID-19 vaccinations as the region continues to lead the way in the rollout of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. People have been vaccinated at over 640 Midlands locations including football stadiums, hospital hubs, vaccination centres, community pharmacies […]
Midlands health and care heroes honoured in NHS Parliamentary Awards
The NHS in the Midlands has today revealed the ten individuals and teams it has chosen as regional champions for the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards to mark the NHS’s 74th birthday. MPs and NHS leaders in the Midlands joined forces to honour health and care staff who have helped to improve treatment for patients. Those recognised […]
People with diabetes in the Midlands urged to sign up to new online support programmes and book their annual review ahead of Diabetes Week (13-19 June)
People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the Midlands are being encouraged to benefit from two new online support programmes and to book their annual review with their GP as we move towards Diabetes Week. Diabetes UK estimates there are over 706,000 people living with diabetes in the Midlands. All those with diabetes […]
People in the Midlands urged to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations
People in the Midlands are being encouraged to be ready for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Ensuring medication and repeat prescriptions are ordered and collected early can be essential as most GP surgeries will be closed throughout the […]
Call for thousands at risk of Type 2 diabetes in West Midlands to act now
Thousands of people who are at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the West Midlands are being urged to prevent or delay the onset of the condition ahead of Diabetes Prevention Week which runs from 23 – 29 May. Over 67,000 people in the Midlands have already been spared Type 2 diabetes […]
Call for thousands at risk of Type 2 diabetes in East Midlands to act now
Thousands of people who are at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the East Midlands are being urged to prevent or delay the onset of the condition ahead of Diabetes Prevention Week which runs from 23 – 29 May. Over 67,000 people in the Midlands have already been spared Type 2 diabetes […]
May Measurement Month and World Hypertension Day West Midlands – Chris’s story
The NHS is supporting May Measurement Month and World Hypertension Day, urging people to get their blood pressure checked. This month brought back some raw and recent memories to 42-year old Chris Wood from Sutton Coldfield, who suffered a heart attack last August. Chris said, “I was in the garden and felt like I was about […]
May Measurement Month and World Hypertension Day East Midlands – Alan’s story
The NHS is supporting May Measurement Month and World Hypertension Day, urging people to get their blood pressure checked. Speaking about the importance of knowing your numbers, 51-year old Alan Pearson from Nottingham, shares his story of suffering a heart attack in early January 2019. Alan said, “Just before my heart attack, I’d been going […]
More than 1,000 decide to join NHS after being COVID-19 vaccination volunteers in the Midlands
Over 1,000 (1,052) people across the Midlands who joined the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme have decided to stay on in the health service in other roles, in a huge boost to the region’s workforce. People across the Midlands came forward to support the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme, and with training and skills built up over […]