People who test positive across the Midlands and have a high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 have been offered new antiviral treatments available from the NHS, to help manage symptoms and reduce hospitalisation. So far 3,045 antibody and antiviral treatments have been given to people by the NHS across the region, with 1,579 […]

People in the Midlands are being reminded that getting vaccinated remains the best defence against COVID-19 following the Government’s decision to move the country away from restrictions and towards personal responsibility. Patients and visitors are also being reminded that despite the changes in the wider community, face masks will still be required among patients, staff […]

A therapy dog called Ruby, Superheroes, and a mini toy town full of fun are just some of the innovative attractions lined up by NHS staff and volunteers helping clinically vulnerable children to get vaccinated during half term. At Tipton Sports Academy, the vaccination hub has been transformed into a mini “toy town” as eligible […]

A new national campaign is calling on those eligible not to ignore their screening invite, as latest figures[1] reveals around one in three in the West Midlands don’t take up the offer of cervical screening. The survey released this week shows embarrassment was the most common reason for not booking a screening appointment (42%) in […]

A new national campaign is calling on those eligible not to ignore their screening invite, as latest figures[1] reveals around one in four in the East Midlands don’t take up the offer of cervical screening. The survey released this week shows embarrassment was the most common reason for not booking a screening appointment (42%) in […]

Victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse across the East and West Midlands are being supported to come forward for help and care, as part of a major national campaign backed by a £20million national boost to specialist services. The new campaign launched at the start of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week […]

Past and current smokers in Birmingham and Sandwell will be invited for the first time to an NHS lung health check this year in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives. With some of the highest mortality rates for lung cancer in England, Birmingham and Sandwell are two of […]

Past and current smokers living in Nottingham City will be invited to an NHS lung health check this year in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives. With one of the highest mortality rates for lung cancer in England, Nottingham is one of 43 places across the country to […]

Over 80,000 people in the Midlands came forward last month to have their first dose of the lifesaving COVID vaccine. The NHS is reminding everyone that the vaccine offer is evergreen and it is never too late to have that vital first dose. Over 8 million people in the Midlands have now had their first […]

12–15-year-olds in the West Midlands are being urged to get vaccinated as latest figures show that on average just 55% in the region have had a first dose of the COVID vaccine. COVID has caused so much disruption for so many families over the past two years, affecting young people’s lives and education, and getting vaccinated […]